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Bernard Charles


Bernard Charlès (born 1957) is a French business executive. He is the Chief executive officer and the Vice-Chairman of the Board of directors of Dassault Systèmes, "the 3DEXPERIENCE Company", world leader in 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions.

Bernard Charlès was born and grew up in Brittany, France.

He is a graduate from the Ecole Normale Supérieure engineering school in Cachan (ENS 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).

Bernard Charlès joined Dassault Systèmes in 1983 to develop new design technology – less than two years after the company was created. In 1986 he founded a New Technologies, Research and Strategy department. In 1988 he was named to the position of President of Strategy, Research & Development.

In 1989, he initiated the creation of the digital mock-up (DMU), complete virtual 3D model of a product that replaced physical prototypes.

Charlès was appointed President and Chief executive officer of Dassault Systèmes in September 1995. In 1996, he became a Member of the Board of Directors. The same year he organized the flotation of Dassault Systèmes on the .


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