Sixth-generation Hermès family member and current CEO since 2013, who led the defense against Bernard Arnault's LVMH hostile takeover attempt and has overseen Hermès's extraordinary share price appreciation.
Organized the family's defense against LVMH's surprise 17% stake acquisition — creating a family holding company (H51) that prevented further share accumulation — and maintained Hermès's independence while the brand grew to become France's most valuable company.
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