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Frédéric Arnault

Frédéric Arnault is a French businessman and the son of LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Frédéric Arnault is a French businessman and the son of LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault. He led TAG Heuer from 2020 to 2024, later headed LVMH’s watch division, and became CEO of Loro Piana in 2025. Through his mother, Hélène Mercier-Arnault, a Canadian pianist, he has a Canadian family connection.

Early life and education

Frédéric Arnault was born on 7 November 1994 to Bernard Arnault and pianist Hélène Mercier-Arnault. He studied at École Polytechnique.

Career

He joined the LVMH orbit in 2017 after earlier work at McKinsey and Facebook. He became CEO of TAG Heuer in 2020 and held the role until 2024. He was then appointed to lead LVMH’s watch division, overseeing brands including TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith. In 2025, he became CEO of the luxury brand Loro Piana.

Role within LVMH

Arnault has held senior roles in the family-controlled luxury conglomerate LVMH. His appointments have involved major watch and fashion brands within the group, including TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith, and Loro Piana.

Family background

He is one of Bernard Arnault’s five children. Several members of the family have held prominent positions connected to LVMH. His mother, Hélène Mercier-Arnault, is a Canadian pianist.

Key facts

  • Frédéric Arnault is the second son of Bernard Arnault and Hélène Mercier-Arnault.
  • He became CEO of TAG Heuer in 2020 and held the role until 2024.
  • He was later appointed to lead LVMH’s watch division, overseeing brands including TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith.
  • In 2025, he became CEO of the luxury brand Loro Piana.
  • He studied at École Polytechnique and worked at McKinsey and Facebook before joining LVMH in 2017.
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Canadian context

His mother, Hélène Mercier-Arnault, is a Canadian pianist, which gives him a Canadian family connection.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Frédéric Arnault?
He is a French businessman and the son of Bernard Arnault, best known for senior leadership roles at TAG Heuer, LVMH’s watch division, and Loro Piana.
When was Frédéric Arnault born?
He was born on 7 November 1994.
What company did Frédéric Arnault lead before Loro Piana?
He led TAG Heuer from 2020 to 2024 and then headed LVMH’s watch division.
What is Frédéric Arnault’s connection to LVMH?
He works within LVMH, the luxury group led by his father, and has held top roles in its watch and fashion businesses.
What did Frédéric Arnault study?
Sources report that he studied at École Polytechnique.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Arnault
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, family relationship, and leadership of Loro Piana.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Arnault
    Supports: Career timeline including TAG Heuer, LVMH watch division, and Loro Piana.
  3. Capital — https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/lvmh-qui-est-donc-frederic-arnault-qui-monte-qui-monte-au-sein-du-groupe-de-luxe-1497906
    Supports: Birth date, appointment to LVMH watch division, and family role within LVMH.
  4. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/01/05/who-is-frederic-arnault-billionaire-bernard-arnaults-29-year-old-son-picked-to-lead-lvmh-watch-division/
    Supports: Appointment to lead LVMH watch division and prior role at TAG Heuer.
  5. Le Figaro — https://www.lefigaro.fr/societes/frederic-arnault-pdg-de-la-nouvelle-division-montres-de-lvmh-20240105
    Supports: Creation of LVMH watch division, brands under it, and his education and career background.
  6. Business Cool — https://business-cool.com/vie-pro/portraits-inspirants/frederic-arnault-lvmh-tag-heuer/
    Supports: Education at École Polytechnique and role as CEO of TAG Heuer.
  7. LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-arnault-a6754679
    Supports: Current role as Chief Executive Officer at Loro Piana since June 2025.