Bernard Arnault Quotes

102 Bernard Arnault Quotes

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[In 1999] I read books about the Internet — I'm fascinated with it.
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I don't immediately throw my arms round someone. But it is more a question of style.
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[On the 23 story glass LVMH tower in Manhattan] It is an architectural innovation.
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I do not see how the manager of a publicly traded company is qualified to require a shareholder to sell his shares.
Bernard Arnault

[On public company management] It is supposed to defend the interests of all shareholders.
Bernard Arnault

[On his arrival on the Hermes share registry in 2010] I… believe that our arrival is probably the best way to preserve the French anchor and the family of this business.
Bernard Arnault

[On the Moet Hennessy alcoholic beverage business owned by LVMH] We are fortunate to have such fine brands we do not sell. Diageo partners have expressed interest, but we are not sellers.
Bernard Arnault

[On the LVMH brand Celine] It will take time, but is on the way.
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[On the LVMH brand Celine] My daughter Delphine, she’s working at Dior. But she wears Celine.
Bernard Arnault

[On a lady looking at a starter dress starting at $2,000] You think it’s expensive? It’s not Dior.
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I like to see the reaction of the people in the shops. I also like to see the competition.
Bernard Arnault

I am quite competitive. I want to stay ahead and increase our advance.
Bernard Arnault

[In 2010] Today it’s clear that the world is driven by the growth of Asia and emerging countries.
Bernard Arnault

We were the first to arrive in China. There were only bicycles when we opened here…
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I see myself as an ambassador of French heritage and French culture.
Bernard Arnault

What we create is emblematic. It’s linked to Versailles, to Marie Antoinette.
Bernard Arnault

One key element of management of a group like this is decentralisation.
Bernard Arnault

You need the right team of inspired managers.
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Our goal for the group is to remain a family company.
Bernard Arnault

[To his son Antoine Arnault] If you want to work with me, you have to work harder than the others and do well in school.
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[On who will succeed him] Whoever turns out to be best suited for the job.
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When something has to be done, do it!
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