Francois-Henri Pinault: photo, biography, date of birth

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

No one knows for sure if there is heaven in heaven, but here, on earth, for very many it definitely is, because the life that dozens of successful, rich and happy people lead can only be called heavenly. Francois-Henri Pinault, of course, belongs to such minions of fate. As of March 2013, according to Forbes magazine, the Pinot family owned a fortune of $15 billion. It’s hard to deny yourself at least something when the whole world is in your palm. But was the younger Francois Pinault always happy, or did he also have thunderclouds in his life sky?

Pedigree

François-Henri Pinault's grandfather was a simple timber merchant in Brittany, a province in northwestern France. The father of the future billionaire was sent to school, but did not shine with academic success. He was more attracted to business than lessons. Therefore, already at the age of 16, the young man left school and tried to start his own business, moonlighting where he had to. Having achieved nothing significant, he went to Algiers. What François Pinault Sr. did there is unknown, but he returned home with the amount of money that allowed him to marry. The choice fell on Louise Gauthier, the supplier's daughterwood. Dowry and net worth made it possible to finally open his own business. François Pinault, in his incomplete 27 years, became a timber merchant. Meanwhile, three children appeared in the family one after another, the eldest of which is our hero Francois-Henri Pinault. The boy was about 4 years old when his parents divorced. Louise Gauthier did not show herself after the divorce, so there is practically no information about her. And Pino Sr. actively increased his we alth, by hook or by crook, taking over new companies, and gradually brought his fortune to 8 billion dollars.

Francois-Henri Pinault: biography

The life of this man can be safely called happy. From childhood, he lived in prosperity and did not know great difficulties. The only dark spot - the divorce of his parents - did little to overshadow the boy's existence, since his father always took a direct part in his life. Francois-Henri Pinault was born in 1962, on May 28, so he will soon be 54 years old. He has a brother Dominique and a sister Laurence and a half sister Florence. François Sr., who himself had never experienced a particular craving for science, decided to give his children the best and most prestigious education. François-Henri Pinault graduated from the European Business School in Paris in 1985, and also completed his service in the French Consulate in Los Angeles. In 1987, he successfully started his career in the PPR team, now known as Kering.

Career

Thanks to the fame of the father,friends with Jacques Chirac himself, a solid capital and his brilliant business qualities, Francois-Henri Pinault quickly moved up the career ladder. After a year of work in the company, namely in 1988, he became the manager of the purchasing department, and the next - 1989 - the general manager of France Bois Industries. His career took off at lightning speed. So, in 1993, Pinault was appointed CEO of CFAO, in 1997 - CEO of FNAC, and in 2000 he was already Vice President and President of the Board of the FNAC branch, the largest French retail chain specializing in electronic and cultural products. In 2001, François-Henri Pinault became a member of the Kering Security Council, in 2003 he became vice president of this council, plus president of Artemis, a gift from his father. In 2007, Pino, in addition to all the regalia, became the president of the PUMA executive committee, and in 2001 he headed the Kering holding, which includes the world's most famous brands.

First marriage

Many believe that he is not a hand-written handsome Francois-Henri Pinault. Photos of this man, taken at different times, show an ordinary man with the most ordinary appearance, but for some reason, his women are always the most beautiful. Pinault's first wife was Dorothea Leper. The marriage lasted only 8 years (1996-2004), during which the son Francois (b. 1997) and daughter Matilda (b. 1999) managed to be born. After the divorce, the billionaire father maintains the warmest relationship with his children. So, they even held flowers during their dad's wedding ceremony with actress Salma Hayek.

Romance with Linda Evangelista

Since Francois-Henri Pinault himself is used to shining in society and always feels like a fish in water in the world of luxury, he also chooses luxurious and brilliant women for himself. One of them was the model Linda Evangelista, who became famous for the phrase that for less than ten thousand dollars she would not only do nothing, but would not even get out of bed. Pino met a new passion in September 2005, but already in January 2006 the couple broke up. The most trivial reason is the pregnancy of the beloved and her unwillingness to have an abortion. Francois-Henri Pinault and Linda Evangelista became not just strangers to each other, they started a war in court, first for recognizing the paternity of the son Augustine born by the model (2006), then for child support in the amount of 46 thousand dollars a month. The billionaire, who spends much more on his whims, believes that the amount of alimony is too high. Linda, on the contrary, assures that this is exactly the money that is needed to pay for the staff (nannies, security guards, drivers, and others) who care for her son while she is busy earning her daily bread. Pino in court, as additional arguments explaining his unwillingness to help his son, states that he insisted on an abortion and never intended to marry Linda, because he did not even know her properly.

Second wife and first great love

Salma Hayek is well known to our viewers for the once sensational films "The Faculty", "Bandidas", "From Dusk Tilldawn." As an actress, she started in her homeland in Mexico, then went to conquer Hollywood, where she achieved considerable success. Only in her personal life did she have victories without success. In 2006, she met Francois-Henri Pinault and at first considered their relationship as her next novel. But the incredible happened: Salma became pregnant at the age of 40, and her boyfriend was glad about it. The actress had already begun to think about a family nest, but then scandals broke out with Linda Evangelista, although Pino begged his former passion to take pity on Salma, who had a very hard time with her late pregnancy. In 2007, the long-awaited daughter Valentina Paloma was finally born, and in 2008 the couple broke up.

Wedding

The quarrel between the lovers lasted only a few months, from summer to autumn. Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault sealed their union with a modest mural on Valentine's Day 2009. Two and a half months later, namely on April 25, they decided to arrange a second wedding, this time magnificent and luxurious. It took place in an old and very beautiful castle, and the wedding took place at the La Fenice theater. On the eve of the celebration, the couple organized a masquerade ball. A special dress code was introduced for guests - outfits of the Venetian era and obligatory masks. The wedding cost about 4 million dollars, but the happy Pino allowed his wife-bride not to worry about expenses and not deny himself anything. This wedding became famous not only for the thematic organization, but also for the presence of the most famous personalities in the world. Even Jacques Chirac and his wife came to the celebration, spectacularly landing in front of the castle onown helicopter.

Francois-Henri Pinault's everyday life

This person not only lives in luxury, but also works very hard. True, in the business world they say that he follows in the footsteps of his father, especially not shunning anything. The basis of such judgments is the scandal with stolen paintings exhibited as lots at the Christie's auction, which is owned by Pino.

The youngest daughter Francois-Henri Pinault also made me worry. The girl's date of birth is 2007-21-07. Until recently, doctors assumed she had Down syndrome, but the child, fortunately, is he althy and develops normally.

Billionaire Pino can afford to buy the best real estate in any country in the world, but he is not always lucky with his neighbors. So, recently, one of them shot the family's favorite shepherd dog named Mozart, while claiming that the kind and affectionate dog threatened his life. And although the Pino ranch is home to almost 50 animals, many of which were picked up on the street to save their lives, the death of Mozart was very difficult for the Pino family.

Despite minor problems, François-Henri Pinault's life is in perfect harmony. His business is developing successfully, he himself dotes on his wife and daughter and spends all his free time with them.