It is a homecoming for the one who was deputy general manager of the luxury brand on avenue Montaigne, in Paris, between 2008 and 2013. This time, she takes the helm of Dior as CEO.
"The appointment of Delphine Arnault marks the continuation of a course of excellence in fashion and leather goods," said in a press release her father Bernard Arnault, boss of the LVMH group who has planned and announced several changes in his ranks.
“Under his leadership, the desirability of products has progressed considerably, allowing the brand to fly from record to record.
His sharp eye and his incomparable experience will be decisive assets in pursuing the development of Christian Dior,” he said.
LVMH Prize
For the past decade, Delphine Arnault has worked at Louis Vuitton, the LVMH group's largest brand in terms of turnover.
She supervised all of the trunk maker's product activities there, and in particular created the LVMH prize, which rewards and supports young fashion talents.
His arrival at Dior marks his succession to Pietro Beccari, who helped triple the sales of the luxury brand in just four years.
Efforts today rewarded by an appointment at the head of Louis Vuitton, instead of Michael Burke, who will take on new responsibilities directly with Bernard Arnault.