French luxury conglomerate LVMH has appointed Ludovic Pauchard as industrial and craftsmanship director of LVMH Group and executive chairman of LVMH Métiers d’Art. Reporting to Stéphane Bianchi, he will oversee the Group’s industrial strategy, uphold ethical and environmental standards, and safeguard specialised craft expertise vital to the creativity and excellence of LVMH’s Maisons.