Olivier Sappin

Olivier Sappin boasts over 24 years expertise in Transportation & Mobility Industry and 3D Design & End to End Virtual Product / Experience Innovation. Since December 2019, Olivier has been CEO of CATIA at Dassault Systèmes.

Olivier started his career at Dassault Systèmes (3DS) in 1995 in CATIA’s Shape Design Industrialization Team. He then joined 3DS international Automotive Competency Center working with renowned customers like HONDA, FIAT, BMW, CHRYSLER and PSA to help them transform their design practices in the area of car body and styling. Through these experiences, he acquired a deep knowledge of the automotive sector and customers’ business processes.

In 2011, Olivier was appointed Vice President of the newly defined Transportation & Mobility industry, which helps manufacturers and suppliers to develop new mobility experiences for their consumers. Olivier really enjoys his new challenge to lead and represent the prestigious brand CATIA.