Dassault Dynasty Turns Ex-Intern Into Billionaire

Bernard Charles has become a leading figure in the French software industry, heading DASO system as its CEO. Over 40 years, he has transformed the company into a major conglomerate with interests in aviation, media, real estate, and more. Charles is one of France's highest-paid executives, with a compensation package rivaling those in Silicon Valley. Under his leadership, DASO system has been a top investment on the Kik 40, earning him recognition as one of the world's best CEOs by the Harvard Business Review.

What is Bernard Charles' role at DASO System?

• Chief Financial Officer

• Chairman and CEO

• Chief Operating Officer

• Chief Technology Officer

What is the compensation package of Bernard Charles?

• $10 million

• $50 million

• $36 million

• $20 million

Which industries does the Dasu business empire span?

• Telecommunications, energy, agriculture, and tourism

• Banking, insurance, technology, and fashion

• Automobiles, healthcare, education, and retail

• Aviation, media, real estate, software, vineyards, and auction houses

How has DASO System performed financially over the past five years?

• It has been the least profitable investment on the Kik 40

• It has remained stagnant with no growth

• It has faced significant financial losses

• It has been among the top 10 most profitable investments on the Kik 40

In which year was Bernard Charles named among the world's best CEOs by the Harvard Business Review?

• 2016

• 2015

• 2018

• 2017