Bernard Arnault is a French businessman, who has been serving as the chief executive officer of the Louis Vuitton (LVMH) conglomerate since 1989. Being the principal shareholder in the fashion company he has become the wealthiest man in France and is among the richest in the world.
Bernard Arnault Biography (wiki):
| Full Name (real name) | Bernard Jean Arnault |
| Nickname or Other Names | Bernard Arnault |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth and Age | March 5,1949 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 71 years old |
| Birthplace | France |
| Nationality | French |
| Ethnicity | French |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse | Hélène Mercier |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Bernard Arnault Net Worth:
| Bernard Arnault's Net Worth is | $160 Billion |
Early Life
Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault was born on March 5, 1949, in Roubaix, France. His father, Jean Léon Arnault, was a manufacturer and a graduate of École Centrale Paris. His mother, Marie-Josèphe Savinel, was the daughter of Étienne Savinel, who owned the civil engineering company Ferret-Savinel. In 1950, Savinel passed on the management of Ferret-Savinel to his son-in-law Jean Léon Arnault (Bernard's father), and later gave him ownership of the company as well. Bernard graduated from France's top engineering school, the École Polytechnique, in 1971.
Family Tree
| Father Name | Jean Arnault | ||
| Mother Name | Marie Savinel | ||
| Brother Name | n/a | ||
| Sister Name | n/a | ||
| Spouse Name | Hélène Mercier | ||
| Children | Yes |
Education and Certificates
Bernard went to Maxence Van Der Meersch High School in Roubaix, France and soon after that, he attended École Polytechnique. He graduated in 1971 with a degree in engineering.
Height and Weight
Here you can read about Bernard Arnault's height and weight, as he is 6ft 6in (185 cm, 1.85 m) tall in height and 80 kg (176 lbs) in weight.
Social Media Profiles
You can be in contact with Bernard Arnault (LVMH as he is not actively using any social media platform) and get the latest updates about his career and more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Career
Born in 1949, Bernard Arnault has had a few years to build his net worth. His first experience with luxury goods began in 1984 when he took over the textile group that owned Christian Dior. He sold the company's other businesses and bought a controlling stake in LVMH, so he became the CEO. They soon acquired Fendi, TAG Heuer, and Bulgari.
Before entering the luxury market, he worked at his family's construction business as an engineer after graduating from Ecole Polytechnique in Paris. Bernard made a good chunk of cash from transforming it into a real estate empire.
Awards and Achievements
Interesting Facts and FAQs
- Became CEO of Ferinel (1977)
- Invested $15 million in the purchase of Boussac Saint-Frères
- He lost more than $30 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Bernard Arnault is a French businessman, who has been serving as the chief executive officer of the Louis Vuitton conglomerate since 1989. Being the principal shareholder in the fashion company he has become the wealthiest man in France and is among the richest in the world.
