Anthony Ledru
President and chief executive of Tiffany & Co.
Anthony Ledru is the president and chief executive of Tiffany & Co., appointed in January 2021 when LVMH completed its acquisition of the American jeweller. A former senior Louis Vuitton executive, he has led Tiffany's repositioning within the LVMH group alongside chairman Michael Burke and executive vice president Alexandre Arnault.
| Role | President and chief executive, Tiffany & Co. |
|---|---|
| Since | January 2021 |
| Parent group | LVMH |
| Previous employer | Louis Vuitton |
| Predecessor | Alessandro Bogliolo |
Who is Anthony Ledru?
Anthony Ledru is the president and chief executive of Tiffany & Co., the New York jewellery house owned by LVMH. He was appointed on 7 January 2021, the day LVMH announced the new leadership of Tiffany after completing its purchase of the company for 15.8 billion US dollars, and succeeded Alessandro Bogliolo.
Career
Before joining Tiffany, Ledru held a senior executive position at Louis Vuitton, the largest fashion and leather goods brand in the LVMH group. His appointment was part of a broader reorganisation in which several of Tiffany's senior leaders were replaced by executives from other parts of LVMH.
- Louis Vuitton: senior executive role before 2021
- Tiffany & Co.: president and chief executive since January 2021
- Leadership team: works with chairman Michael Burke and executive vice president Alexandre Arnault
Influence on the fashion business
The LVMH takeover delisted Tiffany from the New York Stock Exchange and set out to make the brand more relevant to younger consumers and to strengthen its position in Asia. Under the new structure, Michael Burke, then chairman and chief executive of Louis Vuitton, became chairman of Tiffany's board, and Alexandre Arnault, previously head of Rimowa, became executive vice president responsible for product and communication.
Ledru has led the house through this transformation as its most senior operating executive. The leadership team has continued to evolve: in January 2026 Tiffany appointed David Ponzo as deputy chief executive, with Ledru describing him as a leader able to combine strategic vision, commercial excellence and a deep understanding of luxury customers.
Tiffany's story under LVMH illustrates how a luxury conglomerate integrates a large acquisition by placing trusted group executives in key roles. In 2026 the house also appointed Nathalie Verdeille as chief artistic officer.
Why it matters
Tiffany is the largest acquisition in LVMH's history and the group's flagship in branded jewellery, one of the most resilient categories in luxury. As its chief executive, Ledru is responsible for proving that the price paid can be justified through brand elevation and growth, making his tenure an important reference point for jewellery and luxury executives across the industry.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the CEO of Tiffany & Co.?
Anthony Ledru has been president and chief executive of Tiffany & Co. since January 2021. He was appointed by LVMH when it completed its acquisition of the jeweller.
What did Anthony Ledru do before Tiffany?
Before Tiffany, Ledru held a senior executive position at Louis Vuitton, part of the LVMH group. His move was part of a reorganisation that placed LVMH executives in Tiffany's top roles.