Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault (born 5 March 1949) is a French business magnate, investor, and art collector. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury goods company. His empire includes 75 distinguished houses, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Moët & Chandon. Arnault is known for his aggressive acquisition strategy and his ability to revitalize heritage brands, earning him the nickname "The Wolf in Cashmere." He frequently trades places with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos as the richest person in the world. He is also a major patron of the arts in France, having established the Louis Vuitton Foundation.