WORLD'S ELEVENTH WEALTHIEST
Bernard Arnault
Chairman & CEO, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Estimate — based on private holdings & editorial research
Bernard Arnault built LVMH into the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate, housing 75 maisons including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co. Through decades of strategic acquisitions, he transformed fragmented family brands into a global empire of aspirational culture.
Wealth in Context
Figures calculated from current net worth estimate
Bernard Arnault's net worth could build 4,160 new public schools
Source: National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2023
Bernard Arnault's net worth could cover one year's school costs for every man, woman, and child in Pennsylvania
Bernard Arnault's net worth could pay four years of college tuition for every man, woman, and child in Idaho
Holdings Breakdown
| Company | Ticker | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International Holdings Forbes 2025 Billionaires List | foreign exchange | $208B | ||
About holdings: Wealth is primarily tied to his controlling ~47.9% stake in LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, traded on Euronext Paris (MC.PA). Shares are not listed on U.S. exchanges. Net worth estimated from LVMH market capitalization converted to USD at current exchange rates.
Philanthropic Impact
Based on public foundation records, press releases, and giving pledges
Total known giving
$419 million
documented public giving only
Foundations
LVMH / Arnault family
Fondation Louis Vuitton
LVMH Institut des Métiers d'Excellence
Notre-Dame de Paris restoration — largest single corporate pledge
$226 million
€200 million pledged in 2019 following the fire; approximately $226M USD
Arnault pledged €200 million — the largest single corporate commitment — for the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral following the devastating April 2019 fire. The cathedral reopened in December 2024 after a five-year restoration.
How this is calculated
Bernard Arnault's public stock holdings are sourced from SEC Form 4 filings and annual proxy statements. Net worth is calculated as (shares held × current market price) + private wealth estimate. The private wealth estimate is sourced from Forbes 2025 Billionaires List and is updated periodically — it does not change with market movements. Full methodology →