Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a net worth estimated at around $200 billion. His luxury conglomerate owns dozens of prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Givenchy. All five of Arnault's children—Delphine, Antoine, Alexandre, Frédéric, and Jean—have joined the family business, taking on leadership roles across different divisions. The family has often been compared to the fictional Roy family from HBO's Succession, but the Arnault siblings maintain a cooperative relationship. This article provides a detailed look at each of Bernard Arnault's children, their education, careers, and personal lives.
Bernard Arnault married his first wife, Anne Dewavrin, in 1973, and they had two children: Delphine and Antoine. After their divorce, he married concert pianist Hélène Mercier in 1991, with whom he had three sons: Alexandre, Frédéric, and Jean. All five children have been groomed for roles in LVMH from a young age, though Bernard has stated that succession is not guaranteed to be within the family.
Delphine Arnault, 51
Delphine Arnault, born on April 5, 1975, is the eldest child and only daughter. She spent part of her childhood in New York, attending a French-American school that made her fluent in English. She later earned a degree from EDHEC Business School in France and studied at the London School of Economics. After a brief stint at McKinsey & Company as a consultant, she joined the family business in 2000 as development director at John Galliano. She moved to Christian Dior in 2001, where she worked as commercial director and later deputy managing director. In 2013, she became executive vice president at Louis Vuitton, overseeing product development and communications. In January 2023, she was appointed CEO of Christian Dior, a move her father praised as a milestone in her career. Delphine is known for her business acumen rather than creative ambitions, once telling the Financial Times that she finds the business side of fashion fascinating. She was married to Alessandro Vallarino Gancia from 2005 to 2010 and has two children. She is currently in a relationship with tech billionaire Xavier Niel. Delphine enjoys museums, tennis, and swimming in her free time.
Antoine Arnault, 49
Antoine Arnault, born on June 4, 1977, is the second child and eldest son. He joined LVMH in 2005, starting in the advertising department before becoming director of communications at Louis Vuitton in 2007. Over the years, he has taken on multiple roles, including chairman of Loro Piana and head of communication and image for the entire LVMH group. He served as CEO of Berluti until 2023 and was also appointed CEO of Christian Dior SE, the holding company that controls Dior. Antoine has spoken about being immersed in the fashion world from age 12, when his father began building LVMH. He proposed to Russian model Natalia Vodianova in 2020, and they married in a private ceremony in Paris later that year. The couple has two children together, and Vodianova also has three children from a previous marriage. Antoine has described their relationship as a wonderful roller coaster ride and praised Vodianova's maturity as a mother.
Alexandre Arnault, 34
Alexandre Arnault, born on May 5, 1992, is the first child from Bernard's second marriage. He graduated from Télécom ParisTech and earned a master's degree from École Polytechnique. In 2016, he became CEO of Rimowa, the German luxury luggage brand, after persuading his father to acquire an 80% stake. He revitalized the brand through collaborations and modern designs. In 2021, he moved to Tiffany & Co. as executive vice president of product and communications, overseeing product development and marketing. He remains non-executive chairman of Rimowa. Alexandre is married to Geraldine Guyot, founder of the accessories label D'Estrëe. They wed in a small ceremony in Paris in June 2021 and held a larger celebration in Venice later that year, attended by celebrities like Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The couple welcomed their first child in 2023. Alexandre joined the LVMH board in spring 2024. He is an accomplished pianist but chose to pursue business instead of music.
Frédéric Arnault, 30
Frédéric Arnault, born on November 7, 1995, is the second son of Bernard and Hélène. He studied at École Polytechnique, graduating with a degree in computational and applied mathematics. After internships at McKinsey and Facebook, he joined TAG Heuer as head of connected technologies. He was promoted to CEO of the watch brand in July 2020, overseeing digital innovation and smartwatches. In June 2024, he became managing director of Financière Agache, the family holding company. Frédéric is known for his analytical mindset and love for backgammon and chess. He also plays piano and has performed with the Moscow Philharmonic, but admits it's hard to practice due to his busy schedule. He was appointed to the LVMH board in spring 2024 alongside his brother Alexandre. In August 2024, he was photographed with K-pop star Lisa of BLACKPINK on a yacht, sparking dating rumors.
Jean Arnault, 27
Jean Arnault, born in October 1998, is the youngest child. He holds two master's degrees: one in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London and one in financial mathematics from MIT. He interned at McLaren Racing and Morgan Stanley before joining Louis Vuitton in 2021 as director of marketing and development for the watch division. His interest in watches was sparked by his brother Frédéric's work at TAG Heuer. Jean has credited Frédéric for introducing him to horology. He is in a relationship with Zita d'Hauteville, a partner manager at YouTube and daughter of Parisian nobles. The couple frequently posts about each other on social media. Jean has expressed that while the siblings discuss the future of LVMH, their father still makes the final decisions.
Source: MSN News