Bernard Arnault (born 5 March 1949) is a French
businessman.
Bernard Arnault is the 15th richest person in the world in March
2009 with a net worth of $16.5 billion US dollars, losing some
$5 billion during the financial turbulence of 2008.
A native of Roubaix, Arnault owns 51% of LVMH (Louis Vuitton
Moët Hennessy),
Fortune |
Business |
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16.5 Billion |
Varied |
France |
Married, 5 children
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which is also partly owned by Christian Dior.
Arnault is the Chairman and CEO of both companies. He also owns
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, an art auction house.
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As of March 2007, Arnault
owns a 47.5% majority[2] of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis
Vuitton), along with Christian Dior SA. Arnault is the
Chairman and CEO of both companies.
His daughter Delphine Arnault is actively involved in
the management of LVMH.
Arnault also owned the art auction house Phillips de Pury
& Company from 1999 to 2003.
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