Wine and Luxury: Bernard Arnault

A look at the life and times of the top man at Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy

Bernard Arnault in his offices in Paris
Bernard Arnault in his offices at LVMH’s headquarters in Paris (Magali Delporte/Eyevine/Readux)

Under the leadership of CEO Bernard Arnault, LVMH has grown into the most successful luxury company in the world, with $86.9 billion in revenues last year. Its 75 brands include fashion icons such as Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior; watches Tag Heuer and Hublot; jewelers Bulgari and Tiffany & Co.; as well as perfumes, cosmetics, retail stores, hotels and a yacht builder. LVMH also owns 29 wine and spirits brands, among them Château Cheval Blanc, Moët & Chandon, Joseph Phelps and Hennessy. Read our profile to learn more about Arnault, his approach to luxury and his extensive portfolio of wineries.

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