Jean-Louis Dumas | |
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Born | Jean-Louis Robert Frédéric Dumas 2 February 1938 Paris, France |
Died | 1 May 2010 Paris, France | (aged 72)
Education | Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, designer |
Known for | Hermès chairman and design chief |
Board member of | Hermès |
Spouse |
Rena Gregoriadès
(m. 1962; died 2009) |
Children | 2, including Pierre-Alexis |
Relatives | Axel Dumas (cousin) |
Jean-Louis Robert Frédéric Dumas (2 February 1938 – 1 May 2010) was a French billionaire businessman who was the chairman of the Hermès group from 1978 to 2006. He was also the company's artistic director.[1] Dumas is credited with turning Hermès into a global luxury brand during his tenure as chairman.[1]