LAURENCE DAURES

About LAURENCE DAURES

Laurence Daures-Lescourret is an academic and independent board member widely recognized for her expertise in market finance, governance, and risk oversight. She is a Professor of Finance at ESSEC Business School, where her research has focused on financial market microstructure, price formation, market fragmentation, and the functioning of dealer markets. She holds a PhD in Finance from HEC Paris and has established a strong reputation in applied financial research. Her academic work has been acknowledged with several distinctions, including the PhD Thesis Award from the French Finance Association and FNEGE, as well as the Joseph de la Vega Prize. Beyond academia, Laurence Daures has taken on prominent governance responsibilities in listed companies. At Dassault Systèmes, she serves as an independent director, chair of the compensation and nomination committee, and lead independent director. In this role, she helps organize the work of the independent directors, oversees board evaluation processes, and contributes to the prevention and management of potential conflicts of interest. Her mandate is therefore central to board effectiveness, independence, and the quality of corporate governance within one of France’s leading technology groups. Her profile combines rigorous financial scholarship with hands-on governance experience. As a board member, she is involved in highly sensitive topics such as executive compensation, board composition, and the overall functioning of the board of directors. Her financial expertise strengthens the board’s ability to assess long-term trade-offs and maintain disciplined oversight. Laurence Daures stands out as a French corporate governance figure who brings an independent, analytical, and demanding perspective to the oversight of a major listed company, supporting sustainable value creation, transparency, and robust decision-making.