Gustavo Pilger 

Mining Engineer and Geostatistician, Dassault Systèmes

Gustavo Pilger is a Mining Engineer and Geostatistician with over 20 years of experience in the global mining industry. He has a strong background in mineral resource modelling and uncertainty analysis, holding a PhD and MSc in Geostatistics and a specialisation in Mining Geostatistics from the Paris School of Mines.

Gustavo has worked with large mining corporations and consulting organisations across various commodities and geographies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. He also has extensive experience in all aspects of technology development for the mining industry.

As Head of GEOVIA R&D at Dassault Systèmes, Gustavo leads the strategic definition and development of the GEOVIA portfolio. He provides a strategic vision for modelling and simulating the planet responsibly. Working with leadership teams across Dassault Systèmes, he helps define transformational technologies that improve predictability, efficiency, safety, and sustainability—ultimately maximising shareholder value.