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Longtime LVMH executive Michael Burke has stepped into the role.
LVMH has named Michael Burke as its chairman and CEO of LVMH Americas. (Image courtesy of LVMH)
Paris—LVMH has appointed Michael Burke as chairman and CEO of LVMH Americas.
The luxury conglomerate announced the appointment via a LinkedIn post on Tuesday.
In the new role, Burke will be tasked with representing the group’s best interests in North and South America in what LVMH described as a “complex and evolving geopolitical period.”
He will report to Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH Group's managing director.
The move highlights the company’s interest in investing in the region, said LVMH.
The United States is LVMH’s second-largest market, accounting for 24 percent of its total revenue.
Sales in the region fell slightly in its recent first-quarter results.
Burke has also been appointed as nonexecutive chairman of Tiffany & Co.’s board of directors, according to a WWD report.
“Throughout our close and fruitful collaboration, Michael has perfectly incarnated the values of our group,” said LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault.
“His outstanding leadership helped to continuously elevate the desirability and craft of the whole industry to new heights. I am convinced his long-term vision, and unique entrepreneurial spirit will be invaluable assets to the group at this strategic time in the Americas.”
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The luxury conglomerate announced the appointment via a LinkedIn post on Tuesday.
In the new role, Burke will be tasked with representing the group’s best interests in North and South America in what LVMH described as a “complex and evolving geopolitical period.”
He will report to Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH Group's managing director.
The move highlights the company’s interest in investing in the region, said LVMH.
The United States is LVMH’s second-largest market, accounting for 24 percent of its total revenue.
Sales in the region fell slightly in its recent first-quarter results.
Burke has also been appointed as nonexecutive chairman of Tiffany & Co.’s board of directors, according to a WWD report.
“Throughout our close and fruitful collaboration, Michael has perfectly incarnated the values of our group,” said LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault.
“His outstanding leadership helped to continuously elevate the desirability and craft of the whole industry to new heights. I am convinced his long-term vision, and unique entrepreneurial spirit will be invaluable assets to the group at this strategic time in the Americas.”
Prior to this role, Burke had served as chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group since February 2024. The division includes Celine, Givenchy, Kenzo, Loewe, Marc Jacobs, Patou, Pucci, and Rossimoda.
The longtime luxury executive got his start at Groupe Arnault, overlooking its investments in the U.S. United States, according to its website.
He served as CEO of Christian Dior USA from 1986 to 1992. Then, he led Louis Vuitton North America from 1992 to 1997.
In 1997, he was named worldwide managing director of Christian Dior Couture.
In 2003, he was appointed as chairman and CEO of Fendi.
In 2012, he was named CEO of Bulgari and then chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton.
He is also a member of the LVMH Executive Committee.
Burke has also served as a member of the management board of the Fédération Française de la Couture since 2016.
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