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Perrin AlainDominique

Oct 10, 1942

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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French businessman and art collector. Link to Wikipedia biography (French)

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Update at: Nov 8, 2025
Public profile: Perrin Alain‑Dominique

Alain‑Dominique Perrin (Perrin AlainDominique)

Place of birth: Nantes, France. Note on date: public sources commonly list 2 June 1942; the date you provided (10 October 1942) differs. Name variants in media: Alain‑Dominique Perrin; Alain Dominique Perrin.

At a glance

  • French business leader known for revitalizing Cartier and for founding the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain (1984).
  • Former senior executive and long‑time board member of Compagnie Financière Richemont, a global luxury group.
  • Owner of Château Lagrézette (Cahors), a restored heritage estate renowned for Malbec wines.

Current roles and focus (as of Oct 2024)

  • Chairman of Fondation Cartier, guiding exhibitions, commissions, live programs, and international partnerships (including sustained collaboration with Triennale Milano).
  • Cultural patron and advocate for craftsmanship, creative education, and environmental awareness in the arts.
  • Strategic leadership at Château Lagrézette: heritage conservation, vineyard sustainability, precision winemaking, and global distribution.

Recent news and updates

  • Fondation Cartier marked its 40th anniversary in 2024 with a year‑long program and editorial projects revisiting landmark commissions and debuting new voices, with strong threads around ecology, Indigenous knowledge, science, and contemporary photography.
  • Ongoing international touring of Fondation Cartier exhibitions, extending Paris‑originated projects to partner institutions abroad and broadening audience access.
  • Interviews and commentary in business and culture media on the evolution of luxury (“luxe accessible”), craft preservation, and responsible growth.
  • Château Lagrézette released new vintages from key parcels; communications emphasize biodiversity corridors, water stewardship, and careful parcel selection for premium cuvées.

Social media and official channels

No widely used, verified personal accounts are maintained by Alain‑Dominique Perrin. For authoritative updates, consult his institutions:

  • Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain — website: fondationcartier.com (official links to Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube are provided there).
  • Château Lagrézette — website: lagrezette.com (estate news, shop, and social channels).
  • Richemont — corporate information: richemont.com.

Career highlights

  • Cartier: helped relaunch and expand the maison with the “Must de Cartier” strategy while reinforcing high jewelry and watchmaking; revitalized icons such as Santos and Tank and broadened global reach.
  • Fondation Cartier: established in 1984 to commission, exhibit, and publish contemporary art across disciplines; the Paris home by architect Jean Nouvel is recognized as an architectural landmark.
  • Richemont: served in top leadership and board roles as the group assembled and developed a portfolio of leading luxury maisons.

Publications and speaking

  • Author of books and frequent interviewee on luxury strategy, brand building, design, and cultural patronage; speaks at business schools, industry forums, and cultural institutions.

Awards and distinctions

  • Holder of multiple French state honors and industry recognitions for contributions to culture, craftsmanship, and enterprise.

Interests and approach

  • Long‑term value creation rooted in excellence of craft, heritage stewardship, and commissioning new cultural work.
  • Bridging business and culture: using institutional platforms to support artists, scientists, and communities.
  • Wine and terroir: promoting Cahors Malbec with meticulous parcel selection and estate restoration.

Contact and press

Source note: This profile synthesizes publicly available information up to October 2024. For the latest schedules, projects, and statements, please refer to the official channels above.