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Bernard Arnault
Global Rank #9Fashion & Retail

Bernard Arnault

Real Time Net Worth

$149.9 Billion

as of 6/24/26

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?

  • Arnault apparently wooed his wife, Helene Mercier, a concert pianist, by playing Chopin and other classical composers on the piano.
  • Arnault and LVMH own a 40% stake in private equity firm L Catterton, which has $37 billion in assets, including investments in Birkenstock and Equinox.