Bernard Arnault

Bernard Arnault is a global force in luxury, and has held both chairman and CEO roles at LVMH since 1989. The conglomerate has built an enviable stable of brands that cater mostly to the ultrarich, including Tiffany & Co., Christian Dior, Fendi, Sephora, and many more. In fiscal year 2024, the luxury goods group brought in nearly $99 billion in revenue, a slight drop from 2023 thanks to exchange rate fluctuations and what Arnault described as an “uncertain environment.” Meanwhile, when it comes to the company’s future, a Succession-worthy drama has been brewing as Arnault ages: His children—including Delphine Arnault, who is No. 60 on Fortune’s 2025 list of Most Powerful Women—have all been involved in some aspect of the business, and there is intense speculation about who will take over when he bows out.