Antoine Arnault Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Children

Antoine Arnault is a French businessman, the eldest son of Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH.

He is the Vice-Chairman and CEO of Christian Dior SE and Chairman of Loro Piana.

Arnault graduated from HEC Montréal and INSEAD before starting his career at Louis Vuitton in 2005.

He served as CEO of Berluti from 2011 to January 2024, successfully transforming the brand into a luxury menswear label with significant sales growth.

Profile

• Full Name: Antoine Bernard Jean Arnault
• Stage Name: Antoine Arnault
• Born: June 4 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Roubaix, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: French businessman  
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Bernard Arnault and Anne Dewavrin
• Siblings: Delphine Arnault
• Spouse: Natalia Vodianova (m. 2020)
• Children: Maxim Arnault and Roman Arnault
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500 million

Early Life And Education

Antoine Bernard Jean Arnault was born on June 4, 1977, in Roubaix, France, to Bernard Arnault and his first wife, Anne Dewavrin. He has a sibling, Delphine Arnault.

Arnault graduated from HEC Montréal, a renowned business school, and later earned an MBA from INSEAD, a prestigious international business school. He also holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. A French businessman of white ethnicity, his religious beliefs have not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Antoine Arnault’s career began in the advertising department of Louis Vuitton, where he quickly advanced through the ranks. In 2005, he joined the board of directors of LVMH, and by 2007, he was appointed Director of Communications.

Arnault gained recognition for his innovative marketing campaigns, most notably the “Core Values” campaign in 2012, which featured figures such as Muhammad Ali and Mikhail Gorbachev and significantly boosted Louis Vuitton’s brand visibility.

In 2011, Arnault became CEO of Berluti, a luxury menswear brand under LVMH. He led a successful transformation, turning the brand from a shoemaker into a full-fledged luxury fashion house.

With an investment of €100 million and the hiring of designer Alessandro Sartori, Arnault’s leadership dramatically increased sales from $45 million to $130 million annually.

His ability to drive growth and innovation extended to his role as Chairman of Loro Piana following LVMH’s 2013 acquisition of a controlling stake in the Italian fabric brand.

In December 2022, Arnault was appointed CEO and Vice-Chairman of Christian Dior SE, marking a pivotal shift as he began overseeing the family’s wealth management. This new position placed him at the forefront of LVMH’s succession planning.

Arnault’s career has been characterized by a forward-thinking approach to luxury branding. He has emphasized the importance of digital engagement while preserving traditional craftsmanship. In January 2024, he stepped down from his role at Berluti to focus on Christian Dior SE and other strategic initiatives within LVMH, reinforcing his commitment to the family business empire.

Social Media

Antoine Arnault does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Antoine Arnault is married to Russian supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova. The couple began dating in 2011, following Vodianova’s divorce from her first husband, Justin Portman.

Due to pandemic restrictions, they became engaged on December 31, 2019, and were married on June 21, 2020, in a small ceremony at a Paris registry office. Arnault and Vodianova have two sons: Maxim, born on May 2, 2014, and Roman, born on June 4, 2016. Vodianova also has three children from her previous marriage.

Net Worth

Antoine Arnault’s estimated net Worth is around $500 million, which he has earned mainly through his leadership roles at LVMH and its subsidiaries, including Berluti and Loro Piana. He played a key role in Berluti’s growth, transforming it from a $45 million company to a $130 million brand in just three years.

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