Yves Carcelle facts for kids
Yves Carcelle (born May 18, 1948 – died August 31, 2014) was a French businessman. He was best known for being the head of Louis Vuitton, a famous fashion company. He worked there from 1990 to 2012. Before that, he joined Louis Vuitton in 1989 to help plan their future. Until he passed away, he was also part of the main team that made big decisions for LVMH, the company that owns Louis Vuitton.
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Early Life and Education
Yves Carcelle was born in Paris, France. He went to two important universities, the École Polytechnique and INSEAD. These schools helped him learn a lot about business and leadership.
Leading Louis Vuitton
Yves Carcelle became the chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton in 1990. This means he was the top leader of the company. He helped Louis Vuitton grow and become even more famous around the world. He worked there for many years, until 2012.
Awards and Recognition
Yves Carcelle received several special awards for his work and achievements. He was an Officer of the Legion of Honour, which is a very important award from France. He also became a knight. Later, he was made an Honorary Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, another special recognition from New Zealand.
Family and Later Life
Yves Carcelle was married to Rebecca. They had five children together. He continued to be involved with LVMH as an executive committee member until his death.
Passing Away
Yves Carcelle passed away on August 31, 2014, in Paris. He was 66 years old. He died from a type of cancer called kidney cancer.
