Early Life
Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault was born on April 4, 1965, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. She is the daughter of Serge Dassault and Nicole Raffel. Her grandfather, Marcel Dassault, founded Dassault Aviation, a French aerospace company.
Rise to Success
Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault inherited her wealth from the Dassault aerospace and software fortune. She holds a Master's degree in Strategy and Marketing from Sciences Po Paris and a postgraduate degree in Business Law and Taxation from Paris II Pantheon-Assas. She is the Director of Communication and Patronage of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (GIMD). She has also served as the president of the supervisory board of Dassault Groupe, stepping down in 2019.
Key Business Strategies
Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault's role focuses on communication and partnerships within the Dassault Group. The Dassault Group's strategy involves investments in various sectors, including aerospace, software, media, and real estate.
Philanthropy
The Dassault Group is committed to philanthropic efforts in areas such as health, medical research, education, social inclusion, culture, and the preservation of national heritage. La Fondation Dassault Systèmes supports projects in education, research and cultural heritage. The Dassault Group's philanthropic efforts include support for the Course du Cœur initiative, which helps raise awareness about organ donation, and the Rêves de gosse program that organizes free first flights for disabled children.