Paul Ricard

Paul Ricard has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Paul began their career in 1980 as a Development Engineer at Centech Inc. After working there for two years, they joined DP Technology Corp. in 1982, initially serving as Vice-President and later becoming the President. Paul held this position until December 2020. In 2020, Ricard co-founded DP Technology and played a crucial role in integrating it into Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. Paul also acted as a Special Advisor to the President at Hexagon, where they provided guidance and expertise in areas such as R&D, Product Management, M&A, and the company's innovation ecosystem. Most recently, in 2023, Ricard founded MachiningCloud and currently serves as the Founder/President.

Paul Ricard attended ECAM (Ecole Catholique D'Arts et Métiers) from 1974 to 1979, where they earned a Master's degree in Engineering. Paul then pursued further education at CESMA (Centre d'Etudes Supérieures de Management) from 1979 to 1980, completing an MBA with a specialization in Marketing.