Delphine Arnault is the daughter of Bernard Arnault. We don't expect that name to mean much to you, but when we tell you that he's the CEO of Louis Vuitton, the source of her money should become much more apparent. She's a major player in the fashion world, but she didn't walk straight in to her father's company. She went to the London School of Economics first and then worked in a number of other fashion retailers to enhance her understanding of the global marketplace. In short, she's a consummate professional.
Having family ties inside the company probably helped her in joining Louis Vuitton in the long run, but she still had to put the groundwork in and prove that she had the skills to handle a senior role. She's now on the company's executive committee, and has made history by getting there - she's the youngest executive Louis Vuitton have ever had, and only the second female one.