Valérie Raoul-Desprez

Valérie Raoul-Desprez is an accomplished international finance leader with extensive experience in sustainable finance and procurement, currently serving as Executive Vice President at Dassault Systèmes since September 2007. In this role, Valérie manages worldwide finance operations, enterprise performance management, and corporate sustainability reporting while overseeing various functions including treasury, tax affairs, and internal audit. Prior to Dassault Systèmes, Valérie held key positions at Solvay, including Vice President Group Controller, where contributions included leading the company’s recovery from a financial crisis and optimizing finance functions. Valérie's career also includes significant roles at Rhône-Poulenc, culminating in the position of CFO for the Pharma & Agro Division. Valérie holds an MBA in Finance from ESCP Business School, completed between 1984 and 1987.