Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault’s Biography

Overview

Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault is a French businesswoman and billionaire with a net worth of $3.7 billion, as of 2021. She is the widow of French politician and businessman, Serge Dassault, and inherited his stake in Dassault Group upon his death in 2018. She is also the chairwoman of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault, a holding company that manages the group’s various businesses.

Early Life and Education

Marie-Hélène Habert was born on June 15, 1928, in France. She earned a degree in economics from the Sorbonne University in Paris.

Career and Achievements

After her marriage to Serge Dassault in 1950, Habert worked in various roles at the family-owned Dassault Group. She eventually became the executive vice president of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault, overseeing the management of the group’s several businesses, including its aviation and defense divisions.

In addition to her work at Dassault, Habert-Dassault has had a successful career in politics. She served as a regional councilor in Île-de-France from 1973 to 1986 and as a senator for the same region from 1986 to 2004.

Today, Habert-Dassault is the chairwoman of her late husband’s foundation, the Fondation Serge Dassault, which supports initiatives in education, science, and culture. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Fondation Jacques Chirac, which promotes peace and dialogue between nations.

Personal Life

Marie-Hélène Habert-Dassault was married to Serge Dassault until his death in 2018. They had four children together, who are all involved in the family business.

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