Bernard Arnault

Biography

Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault is a French businessman and art collector, serving as the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company. He was born on March 5, 1949, in Roubaix, and graduated from École Polytechnique in 1971. Arnault transformed Christian Dior's fortunes with his strategic acquisition in 1984, revitalizing the brand and earning the nickname "The Terminator" for his business acumen.