Frédéric Arnault
Frédéric Arnault | |
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| Born | Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault 7 November 1995 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Citizenship | France Canada |
| Education | Lycée Louis-Le-Grand |
| Alma mater | École polytechnique |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO, LVMH Watches (2024-present) |
| Partner | Lisa Manobal (2023-present)[citation needed] |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Antoine Arnault (half-brother) Delphine Arnault (half-sister) |
Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault (French pronunciation: [fʁedeʁik aʁno]; born 7 November 1995) is a French businessman and heir who is the CEO of LVMH Watches since 2024.[1]
Early life
Arnault was born 7 November 1995, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, the second son of Bernard Arnault and his second wife French-Canadian pianist Hélène Mercier (b. 1959).[2] His older brother is Alexandre Arnault (b. 1992), the president of Tiffany & Co. in New York City, and his younger brother Jean Arnault (b. 1998) works in the watch division of Louis Vuitton. He holds dual citizenship of France and Canada.[3]
Career
Arnault started his career at LVMH in 2017. Initially, he was head of connected technologies followed by a role as strategy and digital director. Ultimately in 2020, he was appointed chief executive officer of the brand.[4] His previous experience includes working as a lead paramedic during his studies as well as internships at McKinsey & Company and Facebook.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Frédéric Arnault to become CEO of LVMH Watches". Financial Times. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ WW, FashionNetwork com. "Louis Vuitton welcomes Jean Arnault, the French luxury dynasty's youngest heir". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ see Canadian nationality law for further information
- ^ Friedman, Vanessa (26 October 2021). "The Newest Power Player in Luxury's First Family". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Friedman, Vanessa (29 October 2021). "Meet Frédéric Arnault, the 26-year-old power player who was being groomed to become TAG Heuer CEO". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Who Is Frederic Arnault? 10 Things You Need to Know About the LVMH Heir". Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Tag Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault on his strategy for the brand". South China Morning Post. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.