About 3DS What we are What drives us What we do More... 3DS We are the 3DEXPERIENCE Company Who we are Our management Our management Our management team is inspired by a long-term vision. Bernard Charlès Vice chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer CREATING THE FUTURE Bernard Charlès has positioned Dassault Systèmes, world leader in 3D software, as the preferred partner for innovation. The inspiration behind digital mock-up, product lifecycle management and 3DEXPERIENCE, Charlès firmly believes that 3D technology is about making possible the impossible: 3D universes are the most powerful vehicle for testing concepts and creating the future, bringing dream and reality together, and stretching the limits of science and imagination to drive progress in society. View profile 1983 “Scientifique du contingent” at Dassault Systèmes (seconded as an engineer to Dassault Systèmes during military service) 1986 Founder of the New Technologies, Research and Strategy department 1988 President of Strategy, Research & Development 1995 President & CEO 2016 Vice chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Dominique Florack President With a dual scientific and industrial focus, Dominique Florack has helped pioneering 3D company Dassault Systèmes establish itself as the world’s leading supplier of cutting edge products and technologies to meet the needs of an ever-expanding range of industries. View profile Pascal Daloz Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Combining operational knowledge and technological expertise, Pascal Daloz has made a key contribution to Dassault Systèmes’ policy of pioneering new sectors and takes a cross-functional and multidisciplinary approach to the company’s performance. View profile Florence Hu‑Aubigny Executive Vice President, Research & Development Philippe Laufer Executive Vice President, 3DS Global Brands Florence Verzelen Executive Vice President, Industry, Marketing & Sustainability Olivier Ribet Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia (EMEAR) Samson Khaou Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific Erik Swedberg Executive Vice-President, Americas Laurence Barthès Executive Vice President, Chief People & Information Officer Thibault de Tersant Sr. Executive Vice President, General Secretary Elisa Prisner Vice President Business Platform Transformation Victoire de Margerie Vice President Corporate Equity, Marketing & Communications Board of Directors The Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes determines the orientations of the Company's activity, under the Chief Executive Officer's proposal, and oversees their implementation, in accordance with its corporate interests, taking into consideration the social and environmental issues of its activity. To facilitate the exercise of these missions and the achievement of its objectives, the Board of Directors sets up three study committees: an audit committee, a remuneration and selection committee, and a scientific committee. The Board of Directors brings together individuals with complementary skills and experience, who look out for the interests of the company and its shareholders. It is composed of 12 members. Apart from the two directors representing the employees, 50% of the directors are women and 50% are independent. Two of them are of nationality other than French. Learn more about the Board of Directors Charles Edelstenne Chairman of the Board of Directors Charles Edelstenne is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors after having subsequently occupied the positions of Manager and then Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Systèmes of which he is the founder. View profile More about the company We are a global leader in sustainable innovation What we do We are at the forefront of innovation for any size of enterprise, from global industry leaders to startups... and even individuals! Discover what we do What we are We're a sustainable innovation leader. We provide virtual worlds to extend and improve the real world. Discover what we are Who we are We are 20,000 people worldwide representing 140 nationalities. Learn who we are Continue with only necessary cookies You decide what cookies 3DS will use We, Dassault Systèmes, together with our trusted 3DS business stakeholders, use cookies to give you the best experience on our websites by : measuring their audience and improving their performance, by providing you with content and proposals that correspond to your interactions, by serving ads that are relevant to your interests and by allowing you to share content on social networks. Your preferences will be kept for 6 months and you can change them at any time by clicking on the "Manage my cookies preferences" link in the footer of each webpage. To learn more about how this site uses cookies, please visit our privacy policy. Accept All Manage my preferences