François Pinault
François Pinault is a prominent French businessman and billionaire, best known as the founder and chairman of Kering, a global luxury goods company that owns brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Born on August 21, 1936, in Rennes, France, he started his career in the timber industry and gradually expanded into retail and luxury fashion. Pinault is recognized not only for his business acumen but also for his significant contributions to the art world, as he is an avid art collector and philanthropist. His influence extends beyond commerce, as he is known for his commitment to sustainability in fashion and charitable initiatives. In recent news, he has been highlighted for his role in supporting various cultural and economic projects.
Born on May 28, 1966 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
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Switzerland:
François Pinault is a French billionaire and the major shareholder of Kering, which owns Puma's anchor shareholder Artémis.
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France:
François Pinault is a billionaire and owner of Stade Rennais.
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Canada:
François Pinault, the billionaire founder of the luxury conglomerate Kering, moved his 10,000-piece collection of contemporary art into a series of museums.
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Brazil:
François Pinault is the founder of the luxury group Kering.
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Australia:
Francois Pinault, 89, founded what would become Kering more than six decades ago.
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Greece:
François Pinault, a world-renowned businessman, has several works by Claire Taboure in his collection.
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Italy:
François Pinault is the founder of Kering and father of François-Henri Pinault.
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Serbia:
Francois Pinault is the father of Francois Henri-Pinault and a founder of a fashion dynasty.
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Switzerland:
François Pinault is the founder of Kering and has been a significant figure in the luxury goods market.
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France:
François Pinault is the founder of the Kering group, which owns Saint Laurent.
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