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LVMH watches chief points to CEO's son as successor candidate

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Posted on April 29, 2026

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· Last updated: April 29, 2026

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LVMH watches chief points to CEO's son as successor candidate, Bloomberg News reports

Leadership Transition at LVMH Watch Division

By Dagmarah Mackos

Jean-Christophe Babin's Retirement Plans

April 29 (Reuters) - LVMH watch division chief Jean-Christophe Babin said he is preparing for a gradual retirement from the French luxury group and has identified Jean Arnault, son of CEO Bernard Arnault, as a natural successor to oversee brands including TAG Heuer and Hublot, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Babin's Tenure at LVMH

Babin took leadership of the division in March last year.

Jean Arnault as Successor

Qualifications and Experience

The 27-year old son of billionaire LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault would be "the perfect person to take over that division", Babin told Bloomberg.

Role at Louis Vuitton and Watchmaking Division

Jean Arnault joined LVMH's biggest label, Louis Vuitton, five years ago and now oversees the watch category and heads its watchmaking division La Fabrique du Temps.

(Reporting by Dagmarah MackosEditing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Jean‑Christophe Babin became CEO of LVMH Watches effective April 1, 2025, overseeing Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith alongside his continuing role at Bvlgari (lvmh.com).
  • At LVMH’s April 23, 2026 shareholders’ meeting, Bernard Arnault highlighted all five of his children’s leadership roles; Jean Arnault (28) was introduced as the marketing director for Louis Vuitton watches and suggested as a potential successor in the watches division (lemonde.fr).
  • Insiders report that Jean‑Christophe Babin is planning gradual retirement with Jean Arnault expected to step into the role as CEO of LVMH Watches as early as June 2026 (insight-luxury.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being considered as the successor for LVMH's watch division chief?
Jean Arnault, son of CEO Bernard Arnault, is being identified as the potential successor.
When did Jean-Christophe Babin take over LVMH's watch division?
Jean-Christophe Babin took leadership of the division in March last year.
Which luxury watch brands will Jean Arnault potentially oversee?
He may oversee brands including TAG Heuer and Hublot.
What is the reason for the leadership change at LVMH's watch division?
Jean-Christophe Babin is preparing for a gradual retirement from the group.

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