Michael Burke (GE 1980), President and CEO of Louis Vuitton, EDHEC of the Year 2013 !

On the occasion of the EDHEC Rendez-Vous last Thursday, the EDHEC of the year was unveiled.
For his exceptional career, Michael Burke, President and CEO of Louis Vuitton, is now rewarded by the whole EDHEC community.
Congratulations to Michael and a huge thank you for its availability and friendship.

His career
Michael Burke graduated from EDHEC in 1980. He joined the Arnault Group, taking charge of its real estate operations in the USA before joining the LVMH group in 1986 where he held various positions of increasing responsibilities.
CEO of Christian Dior USA from 1986 to 1993 he then took charge of Louis Vuitton North America. In 1997, Michael Burke moved to Paris to become Deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture (Worldwide).
Following the acquisition of Fendi by LVMH in 2003, Michael was appointed CEO, transforming the brand into the success that it is today.
CEO of Bulgari since February 2012, he is appointed Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton in December 2012. He is also a member of the LVMH Executive Committee.

> Watch the interview of Michael Burke
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