Bertrand Sicot Appointed CEO of SolidWorks
Jeff Ray Moves to Dassault in new post of EVP, Geographic Operations
 VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France,
Jan 5, 2011 -Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced Bertrand Sicot has been named SolidWorks CEO. Sicot first joined
Dassault Systèmes in 1997 where he was in charge of regional sales for
SolidWorks in Europe. He then expanded the US SolidWorks operations from 2004 to
2007, and since 2007 has been leading the SolidWorks global sales channel.
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| Bertrand Sicot, former
head of SolidWorks global sales channel, named SolidWorks CEO |
Former CEO Jeff Ray
takes over as Executive Vice President, Geographic Operations, at
Dassault |
Charlès added, “I am confident that Bertrand will further expand our
potential to serve the 3D market for professionals. These two promotions
underscore the tremendous talents within our organization.”
Former CEO Jeff Ray has been appointed Executive Vice President, Geographic Operations, and member of the
Dassault Systèmes executive committee.
In this newly created position, Ray will oversee the company’s geographies in
order to empower the Dassault Systèmes local teams to serve customers’ and
partners’ growing needs and fully exploit the market growth potential.
Bernard Charlès, President and CEO of Dassault Systèmes commented, “The
successful integration of our global sales and support teams, serving clients in
over 80 countries, combined with our diversified proven strategy calls for
stronger localization of our businesses. Jeff’s track record in setting up a
highly efficient international field operation is well recognized and will bring
valuable expertise to serve our goals.”
Ray joined Dassault Systèmes in 2003 as chief operating officer for
SolidWorks, and was appointed CEO of SolidWorks in 2007. Prior to his seven-year
tenure at Dassault Systèmes, Ray held various senior executive positions in
software and IT companies.
About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions,
Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 115,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications
provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to
maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for
designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for
virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global
collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike
experiences.
For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
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See Also
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A Conversation with Jeff Ray, Bertrand Sicot
new- 12 unique geographic
sections of Dassault Systèmes, evolution, new ways of designing,
Matt West of SolidWorks, SolidWorks Blog, Jan 6, 2011 (more SolidWorks
articles)
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Jeff Ray Promoted, Bertrand Sicot Takes Over as SolidWorks CEO
- interview with new CEO, old CEO, Ray's plans in new position, Sicot
calls transition evolution, not revolution, Josh Mings, SolidSmack, Jan
5, 2011
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SolidWorks CEO is French But It's Not What You Think
- Bertrand Sicot's background may be coincidence rather than part of
Dassault takeover, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, Jan 6, 2011
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From Bertrand Sicot: a New Chapter at SolidWorks
- new CEO introduces himself, SolidWorks Blog, Jan 5, 2011
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An Update On the Organizational Changes at SolidWorks - former CEO
bids goodbye, heads to France in new corporate post, Jeff Ray,
SolidWorks Blog, Jan 5, 2011
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CEO Transition At SolidWorks Signals End of an Era - comments by Randall Newton,
GraphicSpeak, Jan 5, 2010
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