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Bernard Arnault Involves Five Children in LVMH Shareholders' Meeting
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, handed the microphone to each of his five children during the company's annual general meeting in Paris on April 23, 2026. The event followed a recent investigation into succession at the luxury group. Arnault later stated that his children are highly talented in their fields.
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Paris - Bernard Arnault, the 77-year-old CEO of LVMH, handed the microphone to each of his five children during the luxury group's annual general meeting in Paris on April 23, 2026. This marked the first time he did so at a shareholders' gathering. 8 billion.
At the foot of the stage where Arnault spoke, his children each addressed specific aspects of the business. Jean Arnault, the 28-year-old youngest child and marketing director of watches at Louis Vuitton, recalled the group's watchmaking expertise and spoke about La Fabrique du Temps after his father suggested it.
Frédéric Arnault, who has led Loro Piana since June 2025, praised the cashmere from the Italian brand during his presentation, invited by his father to discuss what makes Loro Piana successful.
Alexandre Arnault, who has co-led the wines and spirits division of LVMH since February 2025, discussed the situation of that division at his father's tasking. Delphine Arnault, the eldest child, a member of the board of directors and executive committee of LVMH, and CEO of Dior since 2023, spoke about the state of Dior. Le Monde reported that each child played their part in the presentations.
' The event followed an investigation published by Le Nouvel Obs on April 16, 2026, focusing on the 'succession war' at LVMH. Le Monde reported that Arnault wanted to demonstrate his children's talents amid this context. Separately, court-ordered administration proceedings were initiated against Loro Piana in July 2025.
The brand exited those proceedings on April 17, 2026. A Milan prosecutor investigated the use of undocumented Chinese workers by one of Loro Piana's subcontractors, according to Le Monde. Bernard Arnault, at 77, refuses to disclose how he will be replaced as CEO, Le Monde reported.
