Fortifying management through internal promotions, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has named Damien Bertrand as Deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton, Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou as Deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, and Frédéric Arnault as CEO of Loro Piana. 

The appointments underscore how the French luxury giant largely prefers to groom and promote talent from within, and is in the process of stacking its marquee brands with younger, accomplished executives. “The desirability of our Houses is fueled by dedicated and passionate leaders. Damien, Frédéric and Pierre-Emmanuel, their vision, their entrepreneurial spirit, their creativity and their commitment to excellence will be the assets to pursue the dynamic development of our Houses,” said Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, in a company release. New CEOs for both Fendi and LVMH Watches will be announced shortly.

Damien Bertrand

Damien Bertrand will join luxury brand Louis Vuitton brand as deputy CEO and report to Chairman and CEO Pietro Beccari. He joins from Loro Piana, where he is CEO since 2021 and “focused on the elevation of the brand, obsession with quality and savoir-faire,” per the statement. Since joining LVMH from L’Oréal’s Maybelline, Bertrand worked with Beccari at Dior before being named Loro Piana’s CEO. “Under his tenure, Loro Piana reconnected with its entrepreneurial DNA to introduce unique new fabrics, develop a fast-growing leather goods business and modernise its image,” LVMH said. In his new role, Bertrand will exercise his leadership skills “to continue Louis Vuitton’s exceptional success.” He will oversee product creation and development, brand image, communication and industry.

Frédéric Arnault

At Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, Bertrand will be succeeded by LVMH scion Frédéric Arnault, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault’s son. He will join Loro Piana on March 26, 2025. Arnault, a graduate of France’s École Polytechnique, previously worked for six years at luxury brand TAG Heuer before being named CEO of the LVMH group’s watch division in 2024. “His purposeful vision for the watchmaking industry anchored in quality and savoir-faire have proven to be strategic assets for the group. He also played a key role in developing the global partnership between LVMH and Formula 1,” LVMH said in a statement.

Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou

Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou, a former L’Oréal executive, became CEO of Fendi in June in addition to his position as managing director of LVMH Fashion Group. He has now been named deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, in charge of “commercial activities, industrial, finance and legal,” where he’ll report to Delphine Arnault. “Since Pierre-Emmanuel joined the group, he has demonstrated a passion for the fashion industry, a dedication to quality and an ability to attract and develop strong talent,” per a statement by LVMH. “His ability to articulate a compelling vision, combined with the empowerment of teams, will be a strength for Christian Dior Couture.”