- French billionaire Bernard Arnault became the second richest person in the world this week.
- The LVMH chairman and CEO has a reported net worth of $108 billion, more than Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
- He’s made $40 billion in 2019 alone.
- Read on for 13 quotes from Arnault that demonstrate his philosophy on money, success, and power.
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French billionaire Bernard Arnault became the second wealthiest person in the world this week, according to Bloomberg.
Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, saw his net worth jump to $108 billion on Tuesday following a spike in his company’s shares.
The 70-year-old started 2019 as the fourth richest person in the world, but after earning $40 billion since the year began, he’s surpassed both Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in the ranking.
Over the years, Arnault has shared his thoughts on money, success, leadership, and power. His outlook can serve as a blueprint to entrepreneurs aspiring to follow in his footsteps.
Here are 13 of the most brilliant quotes from Bernard Arnault, now the second richest person in the world.
‘All that interests me is promoting my brands, never myself.’
AP Images / Christophe Ena
Source: The Telegraph
‘My work is to help innovators and designers understand that the success of their creativity is in large part based on the success of their products. Creativity — yes, but executed in a way that people like and can use.’
REUTERS
Source: Forbes
‘The goal of a startup is not to stay a startup. The goal of a startup is to grow and to become, if possible, a large company.’
AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool
Source: Bloomberg
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