Bernard Arnault Facts: Businessman’s Bio, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Family
Bernard Arnault is happily married to his wife, Helene Mercier, who is a talented Canadian concert pianist. They had first met through mutual friends in October 1990 and had started dating soon after. They have been together since their wedding in 1991 and currently reside in Paris. They have 3 sons together named Alexandre Arnault (b. May 5, 1992) (Businessman, President of the luggage manufacturer Rimowa), Frédéric Arnault (b. 1995) (CEO of the luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer), and Jean Arnault (b. 1998). They enjoy a harmonious family pfe. Before his marriage to Helene, Bernard was previously married to Anne Dewavrin in 1973, and they had two children together, Delphine Arnault (b. April 4, 1975) (Businesswoman, Director, and Executive Vice President of the fashion house and luxury goods company Louis Vuitton) and Antoine Arnault (b. June 4, 1977) (Businessman, CEO of the leather-based menswear manufacturer Berluti, Chairman of the high-end fabrics and clothing company Loro Piana). The couple parted ways in 1990. Through Delphine, he has a granddaughter named Epsa Niel (b. August 17, 2012). Through Antoine, he has 2 grandsons named Maxim Arnault (b. May 2, 2014) and Roman Arnault (b. June 4, 2016).
All five of Bernard Arnault’s children, Delphine, Antoine, Alexandre, Frédéric, and Jean, play official roles in the brands controlled by their father. Additionally, Bernard’s niece, Stephanie Watine Arnault, is also involved in the family business. At present, Alexandre holds the position of Executive Vice President at Tiffany & Co, while Frédéric serves as the CEO of TAG Heuer, and Jean occupies the role of Director of Marketing and Development at Louis Vuitton. Since 2010, Delphine, the daughter of Arnault, has been in a partnership with Xavier Niel, a prominent French bilponaire businessman focused on the telecommunications and technology sectors. Starting from February 1, 2023, Delphine has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at the prestigious luxury brand, Dior.
