LVMH Announces Leadership Appointments: Frédéric Arnault to Head Loro Piana

LVMH has announced several key nominations, including Frédéric Arnault as head of Loro Piana, effective June 10, 2025. Arnault is the son of Bernard Arnault, LVMH's CEO. Damien Bertrand, currently at Loro Piana, will become deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton. Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou, current head of Fendi, will become CEO of Christian Dior Couture on April 15.

The luxury conglomerate LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) has announced a series of key executive appointments, effective from April 2025 [1]. These moves, which include the appointment of Frédéric Arnault as CEO of Loro Piana and Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou as deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, reflect the company's ability to cultivate talent and its commitment to fostering growth within its maisons.

Frédéric Arnault, the 29-year-old son of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, will join Loro Piana on March 26, 2025, for a period of transition with Damien Bertrand. Arnault, who graduated from France's prestigious École Polytechnique and has a background in technology and hard luxury, is making a strategic shift to the fashion industry, which is LVMH's core business [1]. He previously led Tag Heuer, a watch brand under the LVMH umbrella, before being appointed as its CEO in 2020.

Damien Bertrand, currently at Loro Piana, will become deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton, effective June 10, 2025. Bertrand, who has experience in product creation, brand image, and communication, will report to Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari and will oversee a range of responsibilities, including product development and industrial activities [1].

Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou, who currently oversees brands such as Kenzo, Pucci, Patou, and Fendi as managing director of the LVMH Fashion Group, will become deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, reporting to chairman and CEO Delphine Arnault. Angeloglou, who has been with the LVMH group for over a decade, has proven his leadership skills and creativity in the fashion industry [1].

These appointments reflect LVMH's commitment to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for growth within its maisons. Bernard Arnault, LVMH's chairman and CEO, expressed his confidence in the new leaders, stating, "Our maisons' desirability is fuelled by dedicated and passionate leaders. Damien, Frédéric and Pierre-Emmanuel's vision, entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and commitment to excellence will be assets to pursue the dynamic development of our maisons" [1].

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[1] Vogue Business. (2023, February 28). Frederic Arnault becomes CEO of Loro Piana amid LVMH exec reshuffle. https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/companies/frederic-arnault-becomes-ceo-of-loro-piana-amid-lvmh-exec-reshuffle