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Delphine Arnault at a glance
Delphine Arnault is a distinguished French business executive with extensive experience in the luxury fashion industry.
Born in 1975, the eldest child and only daughter of Bernard Arnault has been instrumental in steering key LVMH brands, notably serving as Executive Vice President at Louis Vuitton and currently as CEO of Christian Dior.
In 2003, she became the first woman to join LVMH’s board. Her rise within LVMH has been marked by strategic initiatives, such as the LVMH Prize for Young Designers, a platform for emerging talent that has bolstered the group’s innovation.
She holds master’s degrees from both the London School of Economics and EDHEC Business School.
In January 2025, Delphine Arnault was awarded the title of Knight of the Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian honor.
Born in 1975, the eldest child and only daughter of Bernard Arnault has been instrumental in steering key LVMH brands, notably serving as Executive Vice President at Louis Vuitton and currently as CEO of Christian Dior.
In 2003, she became the first woman to join LVMH’s board. Her rise within LVMH has been marked by strategic initiatives, such as the LVMH Prize for Young Designers, a platform for emerging talent that has bolstered the group’s innovation.
She holds master’s degrees from both the London School of Economics and EDHEC Business School.
In January 2025, Delphine Arnault was awarded the title of Knight of the Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest civilian honor.
2003
First woman on LVMH's board
2023
Became Chairman & CEO of Dior
2025
Awarded France's Légion d'Honneur
Experience
Present
Christian Dior
CEO
McKinsey & Company
Management Consultant
Louis Vuitton
Executive Vice President
Education
1998
EDHEC Business School
London School of Economics
Interests
Did you know?
Delphine Arnault launched the LVMH Prize, an international competition aimed at discovering and supporting young fashion designers.
Beyond her executive roles, she has served on the boards of several LVMH brands, including Pucci, Loewe, and Céline.
Despite her high-profile in the luxury industry, Delphine Arnault is known for maintaining a discreet and private public presence.