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In 1963, François Pinault established a timber trading company in France by cashing in a loan from the bank and his family. Over the next two decades, the company grew through various acquisitions and listed itself on the Paris Stock Exchange in 1988. After entering the retail sector with a furniture company, department stores, and multimedia centers, Pinault S.A made its first big fashion purchase in 1999 by buying a 42% controlling stake in the Gucci group worth $3 billion and the entirety of Yves Saint Laurent. Other established brands under the Pinault group include Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Stella McCartney. The Kering Group is currently valued at $65 billion as one of the world's most valuable luxury fashion corporations.
The Pinault family has enjoyed the perks of undertaking major fashion houses as the members are often seen at fashion shows and receive the luxury of owning a massive net worth. From the young grandchildren to François Pinault, let’s look at the massive fortunes of the members of the Pinault family, ranked.
Valentina Paloma Pinault ($12 million)
The list of big celebrity children who will be inheriting a massive fortune includes famous names such as North West, Blue Ivy Carter, and Stormi Webster. Still, little is known about another girl on the list, the daughter of François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek. According to Hola, Valentina Paloma Pinault already has a massive fortune of $12 million at the age of fourteen, which will grow as she pursues other interests after her years at school. The daughter of the famous couple has made several appearances on the red carpet, more recently at the Eternals premiere with her mother.
Mathilde Pinault ($12 million)
The oldest daughter of François-Henri Pinault and his ex-wife Dorothée Lepère, Mathilde Pinault is one of the heiresses to the Kering business empire. The 21-year-old is often seen attending the events at the Paris Fashion Week with her stepmother Salma Hayek and stepsister Valentina Paloma Pinault. Along with her fashion for fashion, Mathilde wants to be an equestrian. She is currently studying economics and social science at France’s Emlyon Business School and is also friends with other heiresses.
Florence Rogers-Pinault ($100 million +)
The daughter of founder François Pinault, Florence Rogers-Pinault, had a massive net worth upwards of $100 million during the time of her death in 2021. While Florence was not one of the children who began working with the Kering group, she worked at Château Latour vineyard as the Head of Public Relations. The vineyard was located in Médoc and owned by her father. After her tragic passing, tributes poured in for the late daughter from their family members.
Salma Hayek ($200 million)
Hailing from Mexico, Salma Hayek moved to California to study acting before she landed roles in the early 1990s. Her career picked up pace after 1996’s From Dusk Till Dawn and later Fools Rush In opposite Matthew Perry. Her role in the 2002 biopic Frida earned her critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for Best Lead Actress. Her other notable roles include The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Puss In Boots, Grown Ups, and Eternals. Along with brand endorsements, Hayek has also launched her production company Ventanarosa Productions, as noted by Bustle.
François-Henri Pinault ($7 billion)
The oldest son of François Pinault, François-Henri Pinault became a graduate in 1985 after studying at the HEC School of Management and more than two decades later took the reins as the Chairman and CEO of Kering. As mentioned by Scmp, François-Henri has followed in his father's footsteps and worked hard to maintain the company's reputation. He presides over major fashion houses, including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. Pinault also overlooks the exclusive Christie’s auction house. He is often spotted on red carpets and fashion shows for the brands under Kering.
Maryvonne Pinault ($10 billion +)
Maryvonne Pinault is the second wife of François Pinault, and the couple has been married since 1970. While Maryvonne does not handle any part of the business, she is often seen accompanying François for public events, most notably the philanthropic ventures supported and organized by Kering and the gala dinners of various fashion houses.
François Pinault ($34.7 billion)
François Pinault is the man who created the empire in the early 60s and remains the second richest man in France and the 35th richest man in the world. What began as a wood material shop has morphed into a luxury retail empire that holds the best fashion houses under its name. Pinault decided to change the direction to retail and bought a controlling stake in Gucci to switch to luxury goods, as reported by Forbes. Along with the companies and an auction house, Pinault helped restore the 18th-century Bourse de Commerce in Paris, France.
François Pinault took a risk in the 90s to enter unchartered territory when he purchased a then-dwindling business of the Gucci group. Through smart investments and good leadership, his son François-Henri Pinault has effortlessly handled the reins of the business as the Kering group continues to thrive in the world.
Sources: Hola, Bustle, Scmp, Forbes
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