Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world’s leading luxury goods conglomerate. Born on March 5, 1949, in Roubaix, France, he initially pursued engineering, graduating from the prestigious École Polytechnique in 1971. Arnault began his career working at his father’s construction company, which he transformed into a real estate venture before focusing on acquiring luxury brands. In 1984, he took control of the Boussac Saint-Frères group, a textile company that owned Christian Dior, and from there, his ascent in the luxury industry began. His real breakthrough came in 1987 when he played a pivotal role in the formation of LVMH through the merger of Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton. Arnault's aggressive expansion strategies, including acquiring luxury brands like Givenchy, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co., cemented his position as one of the wealthiest people in the world. Today, Bernard Arnault controls a 48.6% stake in LVMH, with a portfoli...