LVMH Chief Bernard Arnault Is France's Richest Man

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed)
Jul 10th 2010 at 7:02AM

Bernard Arnault, the founder, chairman, and CEO of LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate which includes Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Dom Pérignon, Hublot and more, has been named France's richest man in a new ranking by business magazine Challenges, following a 55% increase in his net worth.

Arnault's fortune is estimated at $28.6 billion, exclusive of personal property holdings including works of art, cars, boats and planes. Arnault bested last year's winner, Auchan supermarket owner Gérard Mulliez, for the top spot, while Liliane Bettencourt, the L'Oreal heiress and one of the world's richest women, came in third and enjoyed a 40% rise in net worth in the past year to $18 billion.

Tags: Bernard Arnault, billionaire, Dior, Dom Pérignon, France, Hublot, Louis Vuitton, LVMH

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jacquesmouzannar Sep 28th 2010 3:08AM

Dear Sirs,
I would like to send an offer for jewelry sets to Mr. Bernard Arnault. However, I need his email address where I can reach him.
Sincerely yours,
Jacques Mouzannar
Expert Jeweler/Goldsmith/Numismat