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Jean Arnault set to be handed new watch responsibilities

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 12.03.2026 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

As head of La Fabrique du Temps, Louis Vuitton's watchmaking division, Bernard Arnault's youngest son is due to expand his remit to take on the majority of the group's Swiss watch brand portfolio.

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Jean Arnault set to be handed new watch responsibilities

As head of La Fabrique du Temps, Louis Vuitton's watchmaking division, Bernard Arnault's youngest son is due to expand his remit to take on the majority of the group's Swiss watch brand portfolio.

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LVMH Jean Arnault set to be handed new watch responsibilities

As head of La Fabrique du Temps, Louis Vuitton's watchmaking division, Bernard Arnault's youngest son is due to expand his remit to take on the majority of the group's Swiss watch brand portfolio.

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