Publisher Ubisoft is working to strengthen its core to future-proof the firm. Already, it formed a new partnership with Tencent which arranged a €1.16 billion investment last year. Additionally, it is already working to deliver new experiences in its repertoire as well. It was disclosed during a recent shareholders call that Ghost Recon is to receive a new installment; confirmed as a first-person shooter.
Now recently as well, the firm announces two new co-CEOs that will stand at the helm of Ubisoft. This is part of the new subsidiary plans that was introduced earlier in 2025. Ubisoft veteran Christophe Derennes and Yves Guillemot’s son Charlie Guillemot are to lead this new initiative.
“With complementary backgrounds, Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot bring strong industry expertise, deep knowledge of the Ubisoft ecosystem, and a shared culture of innovation. Christophe Derennes has been with Ubisoft for over 35 years. He brings extensive operational and production leadership, having launched and led the Montreal studio. He also played a key role in shaping the editorial and production strategy across major titles, and most recently served as Managing Director for North America.
“Charlie Guillemot has built a hybrid career at the intersection of management and innovation. He brings an entrepreneurial perspective and a sharp understanding of evolving industry dynamics and players’ expectations, shaped by his experience in game development. With a strong product mindset, deep tech culture, and a passion for games, he represents a new generation of leadership focused on innovation, quality, and putting players at the centre of decision-making,” the press release reads.
“Together, they will lead the subsidiary in building evergreen, multi-platform game ecosystems and writing the next chapter of Ubisoft’s renowned franchises,” the press release added. “The creation of the new subsidiary is progressing well. Tencent’s investment in the new subsidiary, which is subject to regulatory approvals, continue to be expected by the end of 2025.”
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Source: Ubisoft
