Charles Edelstenne & family

Charles Edelstenne & family (#1858)

Global Rank #1858

Country Rank #39

Country France

Charles Edelstenne & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 2 B
Aviation
France
M
88 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,858

Country Rank #39

Net Worth $2.2B

Previous Worth $2.3B

Worth Change -$0.1B

Country France

Industry Aviation

Age 88 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Paris, France

Citizenship France

World Billionaires List France Billionaires Aviation

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 88

Source Of Wealth Aviation, Self Made

Residence Paris, France

Citizenship France

Net Worth Change -$0.1B -4.3% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $2.3B

Current Net Worth $2.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Charles Edelstenne cofounded Dassault Systemes, aviation giant Dassault's software and consulting arm, in 1981. Today he and his family own around 6% of French-listed Dassault Systemes; he retired as chairman of the board in 2023. A qualified accountant, Edelstenne started working at Dassault Aviation in 1960 as the aircraft manufacturer's chief financial officer. He has served in a variety of leadership positions at Dassault, including CEO stints at both Dassault Systemes and Dassault Aviation. He stepped down from his position as head of the Dassault family holding company on his 87th birthday in 2025.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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#1755

Billionaires (2026)

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Did You Know?

Following patriarch Serge Dassault's death in 2018, Edelstenne was named head of the Dassault Group.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $2.2B (May 4, 2026)