CurrentCurrent · in office since 1989
Rank #5 Globally
Quick Answer & Tenure Summary
Bernard Arnault has served as Chairman & CEO of LVMH for 37 years 9 months (13,817 days), holding office continuously since Jan 13, 1989. At present, Bernard Arnault ranks as the #5 longest-serving chief executive among tracked global leaders in the database.
In Office
37 years 9 months
13,817 days
Start Date
Jan 13, 1989
Appointed 1989
End Date
Present
Active executive
Age at Appointment
39 years old
Born Mar 5, 1949
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- None (Founding CEO)
- Successor
- Active (In office)
- Global Tenure Rank
- #5 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Jun 3, 1987 (Paris, France)
- Known Aliases
- Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Jan 13, 1989Source ↗
Elected Chairman of LVMH
Became Chairman and CEO of LVMH following a landmark corporate acquisition battle.
Mar 1, 1999Source ↗
Luxury Brand Integration
Integrated major European fashion, watches, and jewelry houses into the unified LVMH holding.
Jan 7, 2021Source ↗
Tiffany & Co. Acquisition Completed
Completed the $15.8 billion acquisition of American luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co.
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