Bernard Arnault & family

Bernard Arnault & family

Bernard Arnault & family (#7)

I see myself as an ambassador of French heritage and French culture. What we create is emblematic. It's linked to Versailles, to Marie Antoinette.

  • $ 162 B
  • LVMH
  • France
  • M
  • 77 Years

About Me

Bernard Arnault oversees the LVMH empire of 75 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton and Sephora. LVMH acquired American jeweler Tiffany & Co in 2021 for $15.8 billion, believed to be the biggest luxury brand acquisition ever. Arnault's holding company Agache backs venture capital firm Aglaé Ventures, which has investments in businesses such as Netflix and TikTok parent company ByteDance. His father made a small fortune in construction; Arnault got his start by putting up $15 million from that business to buy Christian Dior in 1984. Arnault's five children all work at LVMH; in July 2022, he proposed a reorganization of his holding company Agache to become a limited partnership. LVMH was the lead sponsor of the 2024 Paris Olympics and, together with Arnault, contributed 200 million euros to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral, which reopened in December 2024.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Bernard Arnault & family’s rise and global influence.

  • #5   Billionaires (2025)
  • #56   Powerful People (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Bernard Arnault & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $161.8B (February 5, 2026)