Eric Grald

Eric Grald is currently the Director of the R&D Roles Portfolio at Dassault Systèmes, focusing on the SIMULIA brand specializing in fluids simulation. Previously, they held various senior leadership roles at Dassault Systèmes, where they were responsible for R&D industry strategy and portfolio development. With over 20 years of experience in fluid dynamics and engineering simulation, Grald has contributed to significant growth and innovation in multiple organizations, including Fluent Inc. and ANSYS, Inc. They hold a B.S. and are pursuing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, respectively.