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 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,677 | $2,700,000 | 981$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,673 | $160,000 | 127$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,774 | $1,400,000 | 772$ |
| Totals | 3 | 124,301,140 | 58,124 | $4,260,000 | 1,880$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
François Pinault is a French magnate whose collection includes pieces featured in the exhibition by Thomas Schütte.
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United Kingdom:
François Pinault is the billionaire founder of luxury group Kering, which opened a new exhibition site in Paris.
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Hungary:
Francois Pinault has previously hosted a grand party on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
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Algeria:
François Pinault experienced significant losses in his wealth due to the downturn in the luxury goods market.
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France:
François Pinault is a constant collector of David Hammons' work.
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Italy:
Alessandro Michele mentions his respect for Francois Pinault and their positive relationship.
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Ukraine:
François Pinault intervened to support Ousmane Dembélé during his transfer issues.
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