Bernard Arnault
Global Rank #11Fashion & Retail

Bernard Arnault

Real Time Net Worth

$148.2 Billion

as of 8/8/26

Age

77

Source of Wealth

LVMH

Country

France

Biography

Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury goods company. He oversees an empire of 75 luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Sephora, and Tiffany & Co.

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Key Companies Owned

  • LVMH
  • Christian Dior SE
  • Agache

Investments & Assets

  • Carrefour
  • Netflix (early)
  • Various French vineyards

Philanthropic Work

LVMH supports arts and culture in France; donated €200 million to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Did You Know?

  • How did Bernard Arnault get his start? He started in his father's construction company, Ferret-Savinel, and later acquired the bankrupt textile group Boussac, which owned Christian Dior.
  • Are Bernard Arnault's children involved in LVMH? Yes, all five children (Delphine, Antoine, Alexandre, Frederic, and Jean) hold key leadership roles within the luxury group.