Birth Name: | Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault |
Birth Date: | 10 November 1995 |
Birth Place: | Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
Education: | Lycée Louis-Le-Grand |
Alma Mater: | École polytechnique |
Occupation: | Businessman |
Known For: | CEO, LVMH Watches (2024-present) |
Father: | Bernard Arnault |
Relatives: | Antoine Arnault (half-brother) Delphine Arnault (half-sister) |
Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault (in French pronounced as /fʁedeʁik aʁno/; born 10 November 1995[1]) is a French businessman who has been the CEO of LVMH Watches since 2024.[2]
Arnault was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, the second son of Bernard Arnault and his second wife, French-Canadian pianist Hélène Mercier (b. 1959).[3] 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.
Arnault started his career at LVMH in 2017. Initially, he was the head of connected technologies, followed by a role as strategy and digital director. 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]