Jean-Louis Dumas
Businessperson, Deceased Person
1938 – 2010
Who was Jean-Louis Dumas?
Jean-Louis Dumas was a French businessman who served as the chairman of the Hermès group from 1978 until 2006. He also served as the company's artistic director. Dumas is credited with turning Hermès into a global luxury brand during his tenure as chairman.
Dumas' family founded Hermès in 1837. He turned Hermès into a global brand after taking in the chairmanship in 1978, adding interests in Jean-Paul Gaultier and the Leica camera maker to the company.
Jean Louis-Dumas retired as the chairman and artistic director of Hermès in January 2006 due to declining health. He died in Paris, France, on 1 May 2010, at the age of 72.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1938
Paris - Children
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Died
- May 1, 2010
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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