Francois H. Pinault

Overview

Francois H. Pinault, is the founder and former president of the Artemis Group and PPR. The Artemis Group is a Euro 25 billion global investment holding company with wide-ranging interests, including 42% of the listed company PPR. PPR includes retail brands, such as FNAC, La Redoute, Le Printemps and Conforama, and luxury brands, such as Gucci Group, which includes Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Boucheron and Balenciaga. Artemis also owns Chateau Latour vineyard in France and Christie's auction house. Mr. Pinault also owns insurance and media businesses and holds minority shares in the French group Bouygues. Mr. Pinault serves on the Board of Directors of Financiere Pinault and Artemis.