Arie L. Kopelman

Arie L. Kopelman
Arie L. Kopelman
Kopelman in 2005
Born(1938-09-23)September 23, 1938
Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 2024(2024-10-07) (aged 86)
New York City, U.S.
EducationJohns Hopkins University (BA)
Columbia University (MBA)
OccupationBusinessman
TitlePresident and COO, Chanel
Term1986–2004
SpouseCoco Kopelman
Children2, including Jill

Arie Leonard Kopelman (September 23, 1938 – October 7, 2024) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He served as the President and COO of Chanel from 1986 until 2004, when he retired and was succeeded by former Banana Republic President Maureen Chiquet.[1][2][3] He remained at Chanel as Vice Chairman of the Board until 2008.[4][3]

portrait of Arie L. Kopelman and his wife, Coco.
Portrait of Kopelman and his wife, Coco, painted by Karl Lagerfeld at their 10-year anniversary of working together, 1996.
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  4. ^ Lockwood, Lisa (October 8, 2024). "Arie Kopelman, Former President of Chanel, Dies at 86". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved October 8, 2024.