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On 8 June 2017, The Executive Committee of the French Aerospace Industries Association [[GIFAS]] elected Trappier, the incumbent First Deputy Chairman of GIFAS, as the new Chairman of GIFAS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/news/mr-eric-trappier-chairman-ceo-dassault-aviation-named-new-chairman-gifas|title=Mr Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation, named new Chairman of GIFAS - 2017/06/08.|publisher=Dassault Aviation|accessdate=2017-06-08}}</ref>
On 8 June 2017, The Executive Committee of the French Aerospace Industries Association [[GIFAS]] elected Trappier, the incumbent First Deputy Chairman of GIFAS, as the new Chairman of GIFAS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/news/mr-eric-trappier-chairman-ceo-dassault-aviation-named-new-chairman-gifas|title=Mr Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation, named new Chairman of GIFAS - 2017/06/08.|publisher=Dassault Aviation|accessdate=2017-06-08}}</ref>

In June 2022 Trappier called for mediation in discussions he was having over the three-party intra-European conglomeration that aimed to build the [[FCAS]] fighter jet.<ref name="yahp">{{cite news |last1=Patel |first1=Tara |title=Dassault Calls for Political Mediation in Airbus Fighter Spat |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dassault-calls-political-mediation-airbus-125919623.html |publisher=yahoo news |date=7 June 2022}}</ref>


In January 2023 Trappier complained that the [[Russo-Ukrainian war]] and [[attendant sanctions]] created problems in the European supply chain of some materials and energy.<ref name="euad">{{cite news |title=Dassault (Rafale) Chief Says European Union’s Sanctions Against Russia Have Created Problems For Industry |url=https://eurasiantimes.com/dassault-rafale-aviation-chief-says-european-unions-sanctions/ |publisher=The EurAsian Times |date=9 January 2023}}</ref>
In January 2023 Trappier complained that the [[Russo-Ukrainian war]] and [[attendant sanctions]] created problems in the European supply chain of some materials and energy.<ref name="euad">{{cite news |title=Dassault (Rafale) Chief Says European Union’s Sanctions Against Russia Have Created Problems For Industry |url=https://eurasiantimes.com/dassault-rafale-aviation-chief-says-european-unions-sanctions/ |publisher=The EurAsian Times |date=9 January 2023}}</ref>

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Éric Trappier
Born (1960-01-06) 6 January 1960 (age 64)
Paris, France
EducationTelecom SudParis (Engineer's degree 1983)
OccupationCEO of Dassault Aviation

Éric Trappier (born 6 January 1960) is a French businessman and engineer. Since January 2013, he has been the CEO of French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, a subsidiary of the Dassault Group.[1][2]

Early life and career

Trappier was born and raised in Paris. He received an engineering degree from Telecom SudParis in 1983.[3] He joined Dassault Aviation soon after graduation (1984). 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.[4] He served as international executive vice president of the company before being named to the CEO position.[5] He replaced Charles Edelstenne in that position when Edelstenne reached the company's mandatory retirement age (75).[6][7][8][9]

On 30 May 2017, the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) announced the appointment of Trappier as President of the Association.[10]

On 8 June 2017, The Executive Committee of the French Aerospace Industries Association GIFAS elected Trappier, the incumbent First Deputy Chairman of GIFAS, as the new Chairman of GIFAS.[11]

In June 2022 Trappier called for mediation in discussions he was having over the three-party intra-European conglomeration that aimed to build the FCAS fighter jet.[12]

In January 2023 Trappier complained that the Russo-Ukrainian war and attendant sanctions created problems in the European supply chain of some materials and energy.[13]

Positions

Positions in the group

Other positions outside the group

Outside the group, Eric Trappier is:

  • President and administrator of the French Aerospace Industries Association GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales)
  • Chairman of CIDEF (Council of French Defense Industries – Conseil des Industries de Défense Françaises).
  • Administrator of Thales Group
  • Administrator GIE RAFALE INTERNATIONAL
  • Administrator ODAS, SOFEMA, EUROTRADIA.
  • President of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).

References

  1. ^ "Eric trappier: executive profile". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2012-12-18.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Dassault Aviation Names Eric Trappier to be Next CEO". Euro investor. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. ^ "Éric Trappier passe le mur du son". 10 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Biographie de Eric Trappier Dassault Aviation". 21 October 2021.
  5. ^ Aviation Week & Space Technology, The French Touch, 20 October 2014 issue, pp. 48-49
  6. ^ "Dassault Names Eric Trappier as Chief to Succeed Edelstenne". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  7. ^ "Eric Trappier Named New Head of Dassault Aviation". Aviation Office. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  8. ^ "Les Echos: Le directeur général de l'international succède à la tête de l'avionneur à Charles Edelstenne, atteint par la limite d'âge des 75 ans". Les Echos. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  9. ^ Nouvelle, L'Usine (18 December 2012). "L'Usine nouvelle du 18 décembre 2012 : En nommant Eric Trappier, Dassault veut mettre le paquet sur le Rafale" (Document). Usine Nouvelle. {{cite document}}: Unknown parameter |accessdate= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |url= ignored (help)
  10. ^ "Éric Trappier appointed ASD President - 2017/05/30". Dassault Aviation. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  11. ^ "Mr Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation, named new Chairman of GIFAS - 2017/06/08". Dassault Aviation. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  12. ^ Patel, Tara (7 June 2022). "Dassault Calls for Political Mediation in Airbus Fighter Spat". yahoo news.
  13. ^ "Dassault (Rafale) Chief Says European Union's Sanctions Against Russia Have Created Problems For Industry". The EurAsian Times. 9 January 2023.
Business positions
Preceded by CEO of Dassault Aviation
2013–present 		Succeeded by
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