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How the Dassault Family Built a Defense and Aviation Empire
The Dassault family has controlled one of the world’s most strategic industrial groups for three generations, navigating everything from World War II resistance to modern geopolitical tensions. This episode explores how Serge Dassault transformed a small aircraft manufacturer into a global defense contractor while maintaining strict family control through cross-shareholding structures. We examine the balance between private autonomy and public market pressures, looking at specific governance decisions that kept the company independent for decades. From the Mirage fighter jets to regional…
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