Ubisoft Axes 3 Leaders after widespread claims of sexual harassment and misconduct

Various other allegations ranging from sexual harassment and predatory behavior to rape have been brought against Andrien Gbinigie, Ubisoft's product and brand marketing manager, and associate public relations director Stone Chin.

Ubisoft creative director (Splinter Cell and Far Cry) and vice president of editorial Maxime Béland resigned last Sunday on charges of inappropriate behavior, including the suffocation of an employee.

“Ubisoft has failed to comply with its obligation to provide its employees with a safe and inclusive work environment. This is unacceptable, as toxic behaviors are in direct contrast to values ​​that I never compromise on - and never will - said Yves Guillemot, CEO and co-founder of Ubisoft, in a statement tonight. “I am committed to implementing profound changes across the company to enhance and strengthen our workplace culture. Moving forward, as we collectively embark on a path to better Ubisoft, it is my expectation that leaders across the company will manage their teams with the utmost respect. I also expect them to work to drive the change we need, always thinking about what's best for Ubisoft and all of its employees. "

Here are other Ubisoft details on the latest resignations of Hascoët, Mallat and Cornet:

Serge Hascoët has chosen to step down from his position as Chief Creative Officer, with immediate effect. In the meantime, this role will be taken over by Yves Guillemot, CEO and co-founder of Ubisoft. During this time, Guillemot will personally oversee a complete overhaul of the way creative teams collaborate.

Yannis Mallat, chief executive officer of Ubisoft's Canadian studios, will step down from his role and immediately leave the company in effect. The recent charges that have surfaced in Canada against multiple employees prevent him from continuing in this position.

Additionally, Ubisoft will appoint a new global HR manager to replace Cécile Cornet, who has decided to step down from this role, believing it is in the best interest of the Company's unit. A search for his replacement will begin immediately, led by an industry-leading recruiting firm. In parallel, the Company is restructuring and strengthening its HR function to adapt it to the new challenges of the video game sector. Ubisoft is in the final stages of hiring one of the best international management consulting firms to oversee and reshape its human resources policies and procedures, as previously announced.

These changes are part of a comprehensive series of initiatives announced to employees on July 2, 2020. These initiatives are driving Ubisoft's renewed commitment to fostering an environment that its employees, partners and communities can be proud of - one that reflects the Ubisoft values ​​and that it is safe for everyone.