Trappier to Lead Dassault Corporate in 2025

The current CEO of Dassault Aviation gets a vote of confidence from the family company’s leadership.

Julie Boatman

Friday, February 09, 2024 at 12:31 PM ET

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Eric Trappier has served as Dassault Aviation’s chief executive since 2013. [Courtesy of Dassault]

Key Takeaways:

Éric Trappier will succeed Charles Edelstenne as chairman and CEO of Groupe Dassault on January 9, 2025.
Groupe Dassault is a diverse conglomerate with interests spanning aviation, software, media, real estate, wine, and auction services.
Trappier has a long history with Dassault Aviation, noted for his leadership in successful international fighter jet sales and overseeing the certification of new Falcon business jets.

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Éric Trappier, current chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has been chosen to lead Dassault’s corporate group upon the retirement of Charles Edelstenne on January 9, 2025.

Groupe Dassault consists of several enterprises beyond Dassault Aviation, including Dassault Systèmes, Le Figaro (media and services), Immobilière Dassault (real estate), Dassault Wine Estates (including Saint-Émilion, France-based Château Dassault), and Artcurial (auction house).