Ubisoft CEO Reflects on Co-Founder’s Legacy: ‘His Humanity Shaped Our Company Just as Much as His Vision’

Ubisoft’s CEO, Yves Guillemot, has shared a heartfelt message regarding the passing of his brother and co-founder, Claude Guillemot.

In a post on LinkedIn, Yves expressed gratitude on behalf of his family for the outpouring of support from fans, employees, and the community. He took a moment to reflect on Claude’s life and his significant contributions to Ubisoft, noting that Claude “helped shape Ubisoft with an entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and unwavering optimism. He believed deeply in innovation, embraced new technologies early, and always encouraged us to look ahead with confidence.”

Claude was instrumental in founding Ubisoft alongside his brothers Yves, Michel, Christian, and Gérard in 1986. He served on the board of directors and was the president of Guillemot Corporation, playing a crucial role behind the scenes in the company’s growth and direction over the years.

Yves described Claude as someone with “a remarkable ability to connect with people,” who “always gave people his full attention” and was “genuinely interested in others, generous with his time, and always ready to share his enthusiasm or a few words of encouragement.”

“The many tributes we have received all speak of his kindness, wisdom, optimism, and infectious energy. Above all, they remind us how naturally Claude made people feel valued and welcome.

“Those qualities helped shape Ubisoft’s culture and values from the very beginning. Our belief that great games are created by talented people working together with trust, curiosity, and respect owes much to the example Claude set every day. His humanity influenced our company as much as his vision.”

Claude Guillemot passed away unexpectedly ten days ago in a plane crash at the age of 69, one of two victims in the tragic incident.