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How LVMH is leveraging the global appeal of the Olympics and Formula One

Michael Josem
18 March 2025

FrontOfficeSports has published a comprehensive new analysis exploring the burgeoning synergy between luxury conglomerates and the world of elite sports, with a particular focus on LVMH’s strategic manoeuvres. It dissects how high-end brands are leveraging the global appeal of events like Formula One, the Olympics, and football through ventures such as Paris FC, to redefine sports investment. The piece highlights a shift towards sophisticated brand partnerships that blend prestige with high-profile sporting events, signalling a new era in global sports marketing.

Brand Finance's Head of Sports Services, Hugo Hensley contributed to the article:

“I don’t think we’ve seen a luxury group take such broad strides across sport and sporting sponsorship,” Hugo Hensley, head of sports services at the valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance, tells Front Office Sports... 
...Hensley sees the LVMH deals as a natural fit for the brand, reaching different audiences and allowing the company to flex a variety of skills, from overhauling a merchandise collection to hosting events with top-spending clients.

Delving into the financial and cultural implications of these investments, the article illustrates how traditional luxury houses are embracing innovative marketing strategies to capitalise on the immense fanbases and global reach of sports. It examines the meticulous planning and forward-thinking approach behind these ventures, suggesting that such collaborations are set to not only reshape the competitive sports landscape but also transform consumer engagement with premium brands.

Front Office Sports is widely regarded as a legitimate and authoritative source in the sports business arena. Known for its in-depth reporting and incisive industry commentary, it provides a trusted perspective on the financial and cultural implications of these high-stakes investments, suggesting that such collaborations will not only reshape the competitive sports landscape but also transform consumer engagement with premium brands.

About the Author

Michael Josem
Communications Director
Brand Finance

Michael manages the promotion of Brand Finance’s rankings of the world’s most valuable brands. He has almost two decades of experience as a communications leader working across various high-tech, public policy and financial online industries.

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