The oldest of Bernard Arnault’s three sons from his second marriage, to Hélène Mercier, Alexandre Arnault graduated from Télécom ParisTech and holds a master of research in innovation from École Polytechnique. PhotoUnlike his siblings, Alexandre Arnault has landed atop a brand after only three years of behind-the-scenes work at his father’s behemoth holding company, Groupe Arnault, helping to define digital strategy and being instrumental in a handful of key technology-focused hires and investments. Mr. Arnault tweeted the day the Rimowa deal was announced: “Can’t feel guilty for using RIMOWA suitcases anymore. Advertisement Continue reading the main storySmiley-face emojis have not been part of the C-suite lingo at LVMH, which takes a famously conservative approach to its public interactions (both Alexandre Arnault and LVMH declined to provide comment for this article). Mr. Arnault has already outlined plans to open seven more stores in 2017, in addition to the new Paris flagship.

Source: New York Times March 06, 2017 04:52 UTC