As Chairman of Ladurée and vice-chairman of the Holder group, David Holder is known for his ethical and
principled approach to business and as a man who also allows his feelings and intuition to play their part.
Ever since the opening of Ladurée on the Champs-Elysées in 1997, his life and his career have taken off.
Despite an enormous increase in business, he has managed to ensure its success by adhering to traditional
values and practices while maintaining the unique character that distinguishes it, regardless of what current
trends may try to dictate.
His main aim is to make fine things, to create real character in each of his establishments and to publicise the
quality and beauty of Ladurée products.
In ten years David Holder has recreated the illustrious history of Ladurée and has firmly placed it on the
world stage.
| 1968 |
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Birth of David Holder. |
| 1989 |
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He obtained his master’s degree in finance and management at Dauphine University.
He joined the Holder Group as an apprentice baker & pastry cook. |
| 1991 |
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He went to the USA at Berkeley’s University and obtained his Post Master Degree |
| 1992 |
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He returned to France where he was appointed as Director of national and international
development with the Holder Group. |
| 1993 |
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David Holder took over the Ladurée tea room in the rue Royale, Paris.
He was part of the team that created the Boulangeries Paul concept. |
| 1997 |
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Opening of Ladurée on the Champs Elysées, Paris. |
| 2000 |
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Appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Holder Group with special responsibility for finance and group
strategy. |
| 2002 |
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Opening of Ladurée in the rue Bonaparte in Paris. |
| 2005 |
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First Ladurée international opening at Harrods in London |
| 2006 |
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Opening of Ladurée in Geneva and Monaco. |
| 2007 |
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Opening of Ladurée at Burlington Arcade in London and in Lausanne. |
| 2008 |
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Opening of Ladurée at the Métropole gallery in Monaco.
First opening of Ladurée in Japan at Ginza, Tokyo.
Opening of Ladurée at Nihombashi, Tokyo. |
| 2009 |
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Opening of Ladurée at Paris airports |
| 2010 |
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First opening of Ladurée in Italy in Milan |
