2. Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault is Chairman and CEO of fashion conglomerate LVMH and has a massive $181.7 billion fortune. LVMH’s holdings include well known brands Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co, as well as others. Arnault made his money by buying Christian Dior in 1985 for $15 million, borrowing money from his father’s construction wealth to make the purchase and growing the fashion business into the giant it is today. Four of his 5 children work within the LVMH empire, making it likely that one of them will take over the business when he decides to step down.
