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Arnault Bernard
Chairman and chief executive, LVMH
Bernard Arnault is a constant at French luxury group LVMH, owner of luxury brands including Celine, Louis Vuitton and Dior. In July this year, it acquired a minority stake in British brand Stella McCartney. Moschino’s Gabriele Maggio was appointed CEO of the label, and the eponymous founder stayed on as creative director. Last month, LVMH bought iconic US jeweller Tiffany & Co for €14.7bn (£12.6bn), and said the purchase would “strengthen its position” in the jewellery market.
Bernard Arnault is a constant at French luxury group LVMH, owner of luxury brands including Celine, Louis Vuitton and Dior. In July this year, it acquired a minority stake in British brand Stella McCartney. Moschino’s Gabriele Maggio was appointed CEO of the label, and the eponymous founder stayed on as creative director. Last month, LVMH bought iconic US jeweller Tiffany & Co for €14.7bn (£12.6bn), and said the purchase would “strengthen its position” in the jewellery market.