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François-Henri Pinault at a glance
Born in 1962 in Rennes, François-Henri Pinault is a French businessman and the CEO of Kering, a global leader in luxury fashion housing brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga.
In 2005, François-Henri Pinault steered the family business towards luxury, reshaping Kering's path and financial success. Pinault's emphasis on sustainability and innovation has made Kering a leader in responsible luxury.
As a patron of the arts, he oversees the Pinault Collection, displayed in venues like Venice's Palazzo Grassi and Paris' Bourse de Commerce, and supports various philanthropic and cultural initiatives.
He graduated from HEC School of Management in 1985 and is married to actress Salma Hayek.
In 2005, François-Henri Pinault steered the family business towards luxury, reshaping Kering's path and financial success. Pinault's emphasis on sustainability and innovation has made Kering a leader in responsible luxury.
As a patron of the arts, he oversees the Pinault Collection, displayed in venues like Venice's Palazzo Grassi and Paris' Bourse de Commerce, and supports various philanthropic and cultural initiatives.
He graduated from HEC School of Management in 1985 and is married to actress Salma Hayek.
2005
Became CEO of Kering
12 +
Luxury brands acquisitions
$20B
Kering's revenue in 2023
Experience
Present
Kering
CEO
Education
1985
HEC Paris
Business School
Interests
Did you know?
Pinault funded the restoration of Victor Hugo's house, Hauteville House, in Guernsey— known as the place where the French author wrote Les Misérables.
Pinault and his family own the iconic auction house Christie's, plus a 3,000-piece art collection with works by Mondrian, Picasso, and Jeff Koons.
He chairs the Kering Foundation, founded in 2008, to combat violence against women.