François Pinault & family

François Pinault & family

François Pinault & family (#84)

  • $ 28 B
  • Luxury goods
  • France
  • M
  • 89 Years

About Me

François Pinault is honorary chairman of luxury group Kering, which owns fashion brands Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Gucci. Pinault founded Kering, which started as a wood and building materials company, in 1963. In 1999, Pinault changed the direction of the business toward luxury goods when he bought a controlling stake in Gucci Group. Today the $18.6 billion (2024 sales) company, which also owns Balenciaga and Saint Laurent, is run by Pinault's son, François-Henri. Pinault and his family own iconic auction house Christie's, plus a 3,000-piece art collection with works by Picasso, Mondrian and Koons. In 2023, they bought a majority stake in talent agency Creative Artists Agency from private-equity firm TPG.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #93   Billionaires (2025)
  • #6   World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $28.1B (February 5, 2026)