Ludovic Pauchard, Industrial Director, Louis Vuitton, has been promoted as the Industrial and Craftsmanship Director, LVMH Group and Executive Chairman, VMH Métiers d'Art, effective September 1, 2025.
In his new role, Pauchard will report to Stéphane Bianchi, Group Managing Director, LVMH. He will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the entire production value chain, while upholding LVMH's commitments regarding ethical conduct, vigilance, environmental protection and social responsibility.
In this new role, he will leverage industrial strategy to create a lasting competitive advantage and foster innovation across all our Maisons, says Pietro Beccari, chairman and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton.
Meanwhile, as Executive Chairman, LVMH Métiers d'Art, Pauchard will be responsible for securing and preserving artisanal supply chains and strategic savoir-faire specific to each sector, thus helping nurture the creativity and excellence of the group's maisons.
Pauchard's appointment came in tandem with other promotions and changes within the group.
Jean-Baptiste Voisin, Chief Strategy Officer, LVMH, relinquished his responsibilities as head of LVMH Métiers d'Art and will now take on leadership of LVMH Media Research and Brand Image teams, previously helmed by Mathilde Delhoume, who is also taking on new responsibilities.
