Luxury fashion conglomerate LVMH has appointed Pietro Beccari and Bernard Arnault’s daughter Delphine Arnault as new CEOs for its two flagship fashion houses, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior Couture, respectively.
The appointments mark the luxury empire’s most significant organisational changes in its history.
Pietro Beccari, who has led Christian Dior Couture since 2018, will succeed Michael Burke to become chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton. Subsequently, Delphine Arnault will head Christian Dior Couture as the brand’s new chairman and CEO after having served at Louis Vuitton as executive vice president since 2013.
Beccari joined LVMH as executive vice president of marketing and communications for Louis Vuitton before being appointed as chairman and CEO of Fendi in 2012.
“Pietro Beccari has done an exceptional job at Christian Dior over the past five years. His leadership has accelerated the appeal and success of this iconic Maison,” said Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH.
Meanwhile, Delphine Arnault has been executive vice president of Louis Vuitton since 2013, overseeing all of the house’s product-related activities. The French businesswoman is also a member of the LVMH Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
“Under her leadership, the desirability of Louis Vuitton products advanced significantly, enabling the brand to regularly set new sales records. Her keen insights and incomparable experience will be decisive assets in driving the ongoing development of Christian Dior,” Arnault added.
Meanwhile, Michael Burke will take up new responsibilities, reporting to the LVMH’s chairman.
“He has extended Louis Vuitton’s lead over competitors and promoted the heritage of Louis Vuitton while anchoring it in modernity,” the chairman said. “I am delighted that Michael will continue by my side to share his experience and talent for the benefit of our companies.”
In addition to the two major executive appointments, executive VP of Christian Dior Couture Charles Delapalme will take on new role as the label’s new MD and work closely with Delphine Arnault.
Meanwhile, Stephane Bianchi, chairman and CEO of the Watches & Jewellery Division, will now also oversee Tiffany and Repossi.
The management reshuffle follows the latest appointment of Bernard Arnault’s eldest son Antoine Arnault as CEO of family holding company Christian Dior SE a month ago.
Last month, Italian fashion group Prada named former Luxottica chief Andrea Guerra as its new CEO to ease a transition at the helm to the next generation of the founding family.
