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Dassault Group

Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault SAS (French pronunciation: [daso]; also GIM Dassault or Dassault Group) is a French corporate group established in 1929 with the creation of Société des Avions.1

Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

1929Founded1
  • Industryinvestment funds and similar financial entities1
  • HeadquartersParis1
  • Founded inParis1
  • Websitewww.dassault.fr

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Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault SAS (French pronunciation: [daso]; also GIM Dassault or Dassault Group) is a French corporate group established in 1929 with the creation of Société des Avions Marcel Bloch (now Dassault Aviation) by Marcel Dassault, later led by his son Serge Dassault, and led from 2018 to 2025 by co-founder of Dassault Systèmes, Charles Edelstenne. Since 2025, the group has been led by Éric Trappier, who is also the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.2

Leadership

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Chief executive

  1. Charles Edelstenne2018–2025
  2. Éric Trappier2025–now
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Timeline

  1. Jan 9, 2025New chief executive Éric Trappier becomes CEO1
  2. May 2018New chief executive Charles Edelstenne becomes CEO1
  3. 1929Founded Founded in Paris1

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