LVMH watch division head Jean-Christophe Babin identified Jean Arnault as a potential successor for the unit. The division includes luxury brands TAG Heuer and Hublot. Babin is currently planning a phased retirement from the company. He described the 27-year-old Jean Arnault as a clever candidate with deep watch industry knowledge.
The move highlights broader succession planning within the luxury conglomerate. CEO Bernard Arnault is 77 years old. He has not yet designated a public heir for the entire group. All five of Arnault’s children currently hold senior leadership positions within LVMH. This potential promotion increases the family's influence across key business divisions. Markets showed no significant immediate reaction to the report.