Éric Trappier
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation; Chairman of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault Group), Dassault Group · France
Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Group. Trappier is based in France. Trappier was born in 1960 in Paris and educated at Telecom SudParis.
French engineer and businessman born in Paris in 1960. Joined Dassault Aviation in 1984 as a system engineer and held various positions in military sales and international operations before becoming CEO of Dassault Aviation in 2013. In 2025, became chairman of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault, the Dassault family's holding company.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Éric Trappier's leadership of Dassault Aviation across several strategic areas, including the company's position on European fighter jet development and its commercial aircraft operations. Headlines have highlighted Trappier's advocacy for French leadership in multinational defence programmes, opposition to certain joint project structures, and meetings with international partners including Ukraine's president regarding Rafale fighter cooperation. The coverage also reflects Dassault's business expansion, including a new production facility and continued interest in export markets for its Rafale and Falcon aircraft.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 6, 1960 · Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Education
- Telecom SudParis
- Awards
- Aeronautical Medal, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the National Order of Merit
Our coverage
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Éric Trappier: FAQ
- Who is Éric Trappier?
- Éric Trappier is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation; Chairman of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault Group) of Dassault Group, based in France.
- What company does Éric Trappier lead?
- Éric Trappier is CEO of Dassault Group.
- Where was Éric Trappier educated?
- Éric Trappier studied at Telecom SudParis.