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Anish Melwani
LVMH Inc.
Anish Melwani is the Chairman and CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) North America, a position he has held since 2015.12 In this role, he oversees and coordinates the activities of the LVMH Group across more than 75 luxury brands, known as Maisons, in North America.12
Professional Background
Before joining LVMH, Melwani had a distinguished career at McKinsey & Company:
- He was a Senior Partner in the New York office.2
- Co-led the Global Strategy & Corporate Finance practice.2
- Worked in McKinsey's Singapore and Hong Kong offices before relocating to New York.2
- Advised senior executives of leading global companies on corporate strategy, M&A, alliances, portfolio management, and organization.2
Current Responsibilities
At LVMH, Melwani's role includes:
- Overseeing the North American operations of iconic luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, and Sephora.2
- Leading LVMH's new entertainment division, 22 Montaigne Entertainment, which explores content creation possibilities for the group's 70 brands.14
- Sitting on the board of directors for several LVMH brands, including Fresh, Marc Jacobs, Colgin Cellars, Starboard Cruise Services, and Tiffany & Co.23
Education and Affiliations
Melwani holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University.23 He is also:
- A member of the Council on Foreign Relations.23
- On the Board of the United Way of New York City, serving on its Marketing Committee.23
- A member of the National Retail Federation's Board of Directors.23
Under Melwani's leadership, LVMH North America has been at the forefront of several key initiatives, including the integration of Tiffany & Co. into the LVMH portfolio, championing sustainability efforts across the brands, and spearheading the group's entry into entertainment production.4
Anish Melwani's LinkedIn username is anish-melwani-10a4452.5