Frédéric Arnault Explained

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]

Early life

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.

Career

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kershaw . Emma . 2 February 2024 . Who Is Bernard Arnault's Wife? All About Hélène Mercier . People.
  2. News: 5 January 2024 . Frédéric Arnault to become CEO of LVMH Watches . 5 January 2024 . Financial Times . en.
  3. Web site: WW . FashionNetwork com . Louis Vuitton welcomes Jean Arnault, the French luxury dynasty’s youngest heir . 11 September 2023 . FashionNetwork.com . en-WW.
  4. News: Friedman . Vanessa . 26 October 2021 . The Newest Power Player in Luxury’s First Family . 11 September 2023 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  5. News: 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 . 11 September 2023 . 0013-0389.
  6. Web site: Who Is Frederic Arnault? 10 Things You Need to Know About the LVMH Heir . 5 October 2023.
  7. Web site: 25 July 2023 . Interview: Tag Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault on his strategy for the brand . 11 September 2023 . South China Morning Post . en.