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Ubisoft has been a family business since its origination, and that trend continued with the naming of CEO Yves Guillemot’s son, Charlie Guillemot, the co-head of the newly formed, Tencent-backed Vantage Studios division of the French gaming giant. Charlie already pushed back against nepotism accusations, and now his father has reacted to the concerns as well.
Speaking to Variety, the elder Guillemot said Ubisoft was “created as a family company” and it is this family-oriented structure that he believes is essential to the company today and into the future.
“This perspective guides our decisions and helps us build franchises, teams, and strategies that endure for decades,” he said.
Guillemot went on to say that Charlie and the other Vantage co-CEO, Christopher Derennes, are “the right leaders” to run the studio.
“They bring complementary strengths and experience that make them well-suited for the role. Their appointment was based on their skills, track record, and fit for the role,” Guillemot said.
Months ago, Variety asked Charlie about the nepotism concerns, and he said he “completely” understands why some would have strong feelings about this, but maintained that he’s the right person for the job.
“Yes, I’m Yves’ son. That’s not something I hide from. But my appointment isn’t
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