Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault (born 5 March 1949) is a French business magnate, investor, and art collector. Arnault is the Chairman and Chief Executive of LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE, commonly referred to as LVMH, the world's largest luxury-goods company. He is the richest person in Europe and the third-richest person in the world according to Forbes magazine, with a net worth of $89.7 billion, as of June 2019.
In April 2018, he became the richest person in fashion, toppling Zara's Amancio Ortega.
Bernard Arnault is CEO of LVMH.
In April 2018, he became the richest person in fashion, toppling Zara's Amancio Ortega.
Here are some facts about Bernard Arnault & family
- One of the world's ultimate taste-makers, Bernard Arnault oversees an empire of 70 brands including Louis Vuitton and Sephora.
- His luxury goods group, LVMH, posted record sales and profits in 2018, thanks in part to increased spending by Chinese customers.
- The arts patron is the visionary behind the $135 million Frank Gehry-designed Foundation Louis Vuitton museum near Paris, opened in 2014.
- Arnault and LVMH pledged over $220 million to help repair the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris following a devastating fire in mid April 2019.
- His daughter Delphine is executive vice president of Louis Vuitton, and a member of LVMH's executive committee.
- His father made a small fortune in construction; Arnault put up $15 million from that business to buy Christian Dior in 1985.

Personal Facts about Bernard Arnault
AGE - 70
SOURCE OF WEALTH - LVMH
RESIDENCE - Paris, France
CITIZENSHIP - France
MARITAL STATUS - Married
CHILDREN - 5
EDUCATION - Bachelor of Arts/Science, Ecole Polytechnique de Paris
Bernard Arnault House - Aerial View

Important facts you must know about Bernard Arnault
What does LVMH stand for?
LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE , also known as LVMH, is a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris.
What companies does LVMH own?
- Veuve Clicquot. ...
- Marc Jacobs International. ...
- Fresh. ...
- Guerlain. ...
- TAG Heuer. ...
- Bulgari
Who is the CEO of LVMH?
Bernard Arnault is CEO of LVMH.
Is Bernard Arnault married?
Bernard Arnault is married to Hélène Mercier (m. 1991). Prior to that, he was married to Anne Dewavrin (m. 1973–1990)
