25 Tycoons Who Run the World

by Drea Knufken October 6, 2010, 7:46 am 41.3k Views

10. Bernard Arnault

You may know Arnault’s name from brands like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, Hennessy, Marc Jacobs, Tag Heuer, Moet & Chandon. Heck, the man might as well own the entire population of Beverly Hills. His LVMH holding company owns more than 50 brands, as well as a yacht builder, a tour operator, the five-star Le Cheval Blanc hotel in Courchevel, and a significant stake in the massive Carrefour supermarket chain.

What else could Arnault ask for? A concert pianist wife and an upscale shopping and commercial complex in Shanghai? Oh wait, he already has those.

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Currently, I create and execute content- and PR strategies for clients, including thought leadership and messaging. I also ghostwrite and produce press releases, white papers, case studies and other collateral.