French luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has promoted two long-standing executives to its Executive Committee. The appointments are intended to strengthen the company’s sustainable growth strategy and take effect immediately, the group announced on Tuesday. At the same time, the beauty and sustainability areas were reorganized.
Véronique Courtois takes over management of the beauty division
In recent personnel decisions, Véronique Courtois has been appointed chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and the LVMH beauty division. In this expanded role, Courtois will join the Group’s Executive Committee and will in future be responsible for the activities of all houses within the beauty portfolio. She will maintain her current role at the helm of Parfums Christian Dior to ensure strategic continuity for the brand.
Courtois joined LVMH in 2000. She held various marketing positions for ten years. In 2007 she became Chief Marketing Officer of Guerlain, and in 2010 she moved to the position of Marketing Director of Christian Dior Couture. She later worked as Brand General Director of Parfums Christian Dior. As of 2019, she held the position of CEO of Guerlain. In March 2023, she returned to Parfums Christian Dior and took over the position of President and CEO.
Antoine Arnault expands responsibilities on the board
Antoine Arnault, LVMH’s Director of Image & Environment, has also been appointed to the Executive Committee. Arnault will continue to lead the image, communications and sustainable development projects, which he has been responsible for since 2020. His expertise is crucial for the further development of the Life 360 roadmap, which aims to protect biodiversity and the environment, according to a statement.
Arnault began his career in 2000 by founding a technology company. He then joined Louis Vuitton as communications director. In 2011 he was appointed CEO of the Italian men’s fashion brand Berluti, and in 2013 he became Chairman of Loro Piana. He held this position until 2025. He is currently CEO and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Christian Dior SE. He is also chairman of the supervisory board of Berluti.
Stéphane Rinderknech is leaving the group
The restructuring follows the departure of Stéphane Rinderknech. LVMH said he had decided to leave the group to pursue personal projects. Rinderknech previously led the expansion of LVMH’s hospitality division and beauty segment. Stéphane Bianchi, Managing Director of LVMH, thanked Rinderknech for his contribution to the growth of the two divisions.
Bianchi emphasized that both Courtois and Arnault have always embodied the group’s values throughout their careers. Their unique expertise will make a decisive contribution to shaping the strategic direction of the group, he explained.
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