Former Louis Vuitton CEO emerges as a front runner to head LVMH: a new report states that Michael Burke is set to lead Bernard Arnault’s fashion giant behind Dior, Celine, Kenzo and Loewe

LVMH declined to comment and Burke didn’t immediately respond to a request sent via LinkedIn.

Earlier this year, Delphine Arnault took over as CEO of Christian Dior Couture from Pietro Beccari, who was promoted to run Louis Vuitton – LVMH’s biggest brand. Meanwhile, Burke, a member of the LVMH executive committee, took on a role as strategic adviser to Arnault.