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Charles Edelstenne & family

Charles Edelstenne & family

Charles Edelstenne & family (#1634)

Global Rank #1634
Country Rank #38
Country France

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

  • $ 3 B
  • Aviation
  • France
  • M
  • 88 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,634
Country Rank #38
Net Worth $2.6B
Previous Worth $2.6B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country France
Industry Aviation
Age 88 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 14 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Paris, France
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Personal Stats

Age 88
Source Of Wealth Aviation, Self Made
Residence Paris, France
Citizenship France
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.6B
Current Net Worth $2.6B

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.

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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

Tracking Charles Edelstenne & family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $2.6B (May 4, 2026)

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