Bernard Arnault
1949- · French · Modern Era
Known for: Chairman of LVMH, world's richest person, luxury empire of 75+ brands
Trained engineer who built LVMH into 75+ brands (Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany, Dom Pérignon). 'The wolf in cashmere'—took control via hostile maneuver in 1989.
Elegant, cultured, obsessed with craft. Accomplished pianist, modern art collector (Fondation Louis Vuitton by Gehry). Feared and respected—rarely gives interviews.
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