Bernard Charlès

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Bernard Charlès has been Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes, since January 2024. He served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer from 1995 to 2022, and was Chairman & CEO in 2023. Charlès started his career in the company in 1983 to develop new design technologies. In 1986, he founded a dedicated New Technologies, Research and Strategy department, and in 1988 was appointed President of Strategy, Research and Development. He is a foreign member of the US National Academy of engineering and a member of the French Academy of Technology. He holds the rank of Commander in the “Légion d’honneur” (French Legion of Honor). He is a graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure engineering school in Cachan and has a PhD in mechanical engineering majoring in automation engineering and information science. He also holds an agrégation — the most senior teaching qualification achievable in France (specializing in mechanical engineering).

 

Personal Details

Title: Dr
Surname: Charlès
DoB: 30/03/1957
Age: 69 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: France
Country of Birth: France
Language: English, French
Qualification: PhD in mechanical engineering
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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Dassault SystemesBoardMember01/01/2023
Dassault SystemesExecutiveChairperson01/01/2023

 

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