Éric Trappier
Éric Trappier is a French businessman and engineer. Since January 2013, he has been the CEO of Dassault Aviation, French aircraft manufacturer of military and business jets, a subsidiary of Dassault Group.Career
Trappier was born and raised in Paris. He received an engineering degree from Telecom SudParis in 1983. He joined Dassault Aviation soon after graduation. He has spent most of his career in the defense sector. He was named the company's international sales manager in 2002, and international general manager in 2006. He served as international executive vice president of the company before being named to the CEO position. He replaced Charles Edelstenne in that position when Edelstenne reached the company's mandatory retirement age.
On May 30, 2017, the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe announced the appointment of Mr Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, as President of the Association.
On June 8, 2017, The Executive Committee of the French Aerospace Industries Association GIFAS has elected Mr Éric Trappier, the incumbent First Deputy Chairman of GIFAS, as the new Chairman of GIFAS.Positions
Positions in the group
Outside the group, Eric Trappier is:
- President and administrator of the French Aerospace Industries Association GIFAS
- Chairman of CIDEF.
- Administrator of Thales Group
- Administrator GIE RAFALE INTERNATIONAL
- Administrator ODAS, SOFEMA, EUROTRADIA.
- President of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe.
