Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault, professionally known as Bernard Arnault in Roubaix, France, on 5th March 1949, is a French businessman, chairman, and chief executive officer of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company. He was raised in a devoutly Catholic household.
Bernard Arnault Net Worth
Being the chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, Bernard Arnault is considered one of the richest individuals in the world. As of December 2025, Arnault has an estimated net worth of USD$190.4 billion according to Forbes and according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, USD$203 billion. His current estimated net worth $203 Billion, which is not constant it is changing every day, month, and year according to his actions in the business world.
Bernard Arnault's Major Earnings Come From
Bernard Arnault's majority of his wealth comes from the global luxury empire he controls, rather than a simple salary. His first and major earnings come from being the owner of a large shareholding of the company LVMH, dividends, and growth in stock value. And then, Portfolio of Luxury Brands: LVMH owns dozens of high-end brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Sephora, etc.
Along with these businesses, Arnault also invests in multiple companies, including company holdings, real estate businesses, art and cultural assets, as well as salary and bonuses.
Bernard Arnault's Early Life and Education
Bernard Arnault was born to a family with strong academic and artistic backgrounds. His mother, Marie-Josèphe Savinel, was a pianist and had a fascination with Christian Dior. His father, Jean Léon Arnault, who graduated from École Centrale Paris, owned the civil engineering company Ferret-Savinel.
As a child, Bernard took classical piano lessons and attended Catholic schools. He completed his studies in civil engineering and mathematics at École Polytechnique, a prestigious French university, in 1971.
Bernard Arnault: Wife's, Kids & Grandchildren
In 1973, Bernard Arnault married Anne Dewavrin, unfortunately they ended their relationship in 1990, but the couple had two children together, named Delphine and Antoine. A year later, Arnault remarried Hélène Mercier, and they have three sons together named Alexandre, Frédéric, and Jean. Now the couple and their family live in Paris. Arnault also has four grandchildren, with two children from Antoine and two from Delphine.