Controversy continues to surround Ubisoft's management decisions. CEO Yves Guillemot has publicly defended the appointment of his son, Charlie Guillemot, as co-director of Vantage Studios, a new division responsible for the future of the Assassin's Creed series.
The appointment coincided with restructuring, the closure of small studios, and the cancellation of projects. For some observers, this looks like an example of family favoritism during a difficult period.
In an interview with Variety, Yves Guillemot stated that Ubisoft was conceived from the beginning as a "family company." According to him, this is an advantage that helps to achieve long-term goals and focus on sustainable development, rather than short-term results. Critics believe that in such a model, family ties can mean more than a transparent career path.
To dispel questions about his son's competence, Guillemot emphasized that Charlie has "complementary skills" and experience. He was a member of the committee to save key Ubisoft brands and led the startup Unagi in the field of Web3 and AI. Against the background of the company's investments in generative AI, this experience is called important.
At the same time, the atmosphere in the offices remains tense due to the contrast between management promotions and the fate of ordinary employees.
