With Succession in Focus, LVMH Adds Alexandre and Frédéric Arnault to Board

At its annual assembly Thursday, LVMH shareholders permitted the posh conglomerate’s proposal so as to add two extra of chairman Bernard Arnault’s kids to its board of administrators.

Alexandre Arnault, aged 31, will serve on the board along with his present function as Tiffany’s govt vice chairman for product and communications. 29 year-old Frédéric Arnault, chief govt of LVMH Watches, was additionally permitted as a director.

The 2 brothers be part of older siblings Antoine and Delphine, which means that 4 out of Arnault’s 5 heirs now serve on the board. Arnault’s youngest youngster, Jean, has additionally taken on a administration function as director of Louis Vuitton’s watch division.

Succession has grow to be a significant theme for luxurious’s greatest group lately. Bernard Arnault, age 75, has restructured his holding corporations, putting his controlling curiosity in LVMH in a stock-share partnership that may assist perpetuate household management.

In the meantime, key longtime leaders have retired from key positions in current months. Sidney Toledano, previously CEO of Christian Dior after which chief of LVMH’s Vogue Group, transitioned to an advisory function in January, whereas Antony Belloni, previously the group’s second-in-command as deputy CEO, introduced his departure final month.

Toledano was changed by ex-Louis Vuitton chief Michael Burke. Belloni is ready to be succeeded by Stéphane Bianchi, head of the group’s watches and jewelry division.

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