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LVMH Watch Chief Prepares for Retirement, Taps CEO's Son
29 Apr
Summary
- LVMH watch division chief Jean-Christophe Babin is ready for retirement.
- Jean Arnault, son of CEO Bernard Arnault, is the chosen successor.
- Jean Arnault currently oversees LVMH's watchmaking division.
Jean-Christophe Babin, the head of LVMH's watch division, is reportedly preparing for a gradual retirement from the French luxury conglomerate. Babin has identified Jean Arnault, the 27-year-old son of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, as the ideal candidate to take over leadership of the division.
Jean Arnault currently plays a significant role within LVMH. He joined the company's flagship brand, Louis Vuitton, five years ago and now leads the watchmaking division, known as La Fabrique du Temps. Babin expressed his confidence that Arnault would be the perfect person to lead brands such as TAG Heuer and Hublot.
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