【韩国】LVMH Appoints Youngest Son Frederic Arnault as CEO of Watch Division

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Editor’s Note

LVMH has announced a major leadership change within its watch division, appointing Bernard Arnault’s youngest son, Frédéric Arnault, as its new CEO. This move signals a continued strategic focus on the group’s watchmaking portfolio and the rising prominence of the next generation within the luxury empire.

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LVMH Appoints Youngest Son Frederic Arnault as CEO of Watch Division

LVMH Group has appointed Bernard Arnault’s youngest son, Frederic Arnault, as the CEO of the LVMH Watch Division.

The global luxury conglomerate LVMH announced significant internal personnel changes within its watch and jewelry division on the 5th (local time). Notably, Frederic Arnault, who has served as CEO of TAG Heuer since 2020, has been appointed as the CEO of the LVMH Watch Division. In his new role, Frederic Arnault will oversee the strategic operations of the luxury watch brands Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Zenith.

Frederic Arnault, the fourth son of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault, was born in 1995 and gained global attention due to dating rumors with BLACKPINK member Lisa.

Proven Leadership and Strategic Vision

The new CEO, Frederic Arnault, has established himself as a key figure in the industry thanks to his successful management capabilities at TAG Heuer. His new leadership aims to ensure the robust and sustainable growth of the watch maisons and further solidify LVMH’s position in the watchmaking sector.

“Frederic has done a tremendous job at TAG Heuer over the past six years. His unique and disruptive vision for the watchmaking industry led to a dazzling transformation of TAG Heuer, which has rapidly regained its reputation as a luxury watch brand based on high performance,” said Stephane Bianchi, CEO of LVMH’s Watch and Jewelry Division.

He added,

“I am delighted that Frederic is joining the LVMH Watch and Jewelry business unit to oversee the three watch maisons, and I have high expectations for how his unique insights and vision will drive the sustainable additional growth of the watch maisons.”
Leadership Reshuffle Across Brands

Julien Tornare, who has served as CEO of Zenith since 2017, will take on the role of the new CEO of TAG Heuer. Julien Tornare is a figure with extensive experience within the LVMH Group and deep roots in the watchmaking industry, and is considered a strategically suitable candidate to continue TAG Heuer’s development and enhance the value of its iconic collections.

Following Julien Tornare’s move to TAG Heuer, Benoit de Clerck has been appointed as the CEO of Zenith. Benoit de Clerck is expected to lead Zenith’s development based on his broad experience gained over 25 years in the watchmaking department at the Richemont Group. This appointment aims to preserve the maison’s innovative heritage and lay the groundwork for the future of Swiss watchmaking.

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⏰ Published on: January 09, 2024