LVMH Names 69 Employees to 2026 Virtuoso Class
LVMH has honored 69 employees with its Virtuoso title, a program recognizing craftsmanship and the transfer of expertise across the group's business sectors.
LVMH announced the 2026 class of its Virtuoso program during a ceremony held at La Samaritaine in Paris on October 15, 2026. The 69 recipients represent the group's six core business sectors, ranging from wines and spirits to watches and jewelry.
The Virtuoso title, established in 2021 as part of the group's Métiers d'Excellence initiative, recognizes individuals who possess exceptional skills and demonstrate a commitment to training future generations. By institutionalizing this recognition, LVMH seeks to preserve traditional manufacturing and artisanal expertise which the company identifies as central to its long-term commercial success.
Recipients were awarded a custom brooch designed by Maison Fred to mark their inclusion in the group's expert community. The ceremony highlights a broader industry trend among luxury conglomerates to emphasize the human element of craftsmanship in an increasingly automated production environment.