Paris, Feb 6 (IANS): 3DExperience major Dassault Systemes on Thursday said its current Chief Financial Officer, Pascal Daloz, will also serve as the company's Chief Operating Officer, a new position created to expand and empower the companys new generation of leadership and support its strategic direction in the coming years.

Daloz has held the position of CFO since 2018.

As COO, Pascal Daloz will lead the Operations Executive Committee, a new organisational structure that will support the company's future ambitions to drive innovation in the life sciences and healthcare, manufacturing industries, and infrastructure and cities sectors.

He will orchestrate decision-making at the operational level for all strategic functions in the company including its 3DEXPERIENCE platform and 11 brands, industry focus, worldwide presence, human resources and administration, the company said.

"Pascal's strong knowledge of Dassault Systemes and his skills in a wide range of domains such as science and engineering are major assets that will enable him to accomplish the dual role of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer," Bernard Charles, Vice Chairman and CEO, Dassault Systemes, said in a statement.

"His appointment also reflects our plan to prepare for the company's future while maintaining continuity in its leadership and direction. In only two years as CFO, Pascal has already defined new strategic and financial ambitions for the company," Charles said.

Pascal Daloz has more than 20 years of experience in strategy and technology innovation management. He joined Dassault Systèmes in 2001 as Vice President Research & Development in charge of market development.