Ten days ago, we tragically lost my eldest brother Claude, with whom I co-founded Ubisoft alongside my three other brothers.
Since then, we have received an extraordinary number of messages from our employees, players, partners, friends, and members of the gaming and tech industries around the world. On behalf of my family and Ubisoft, I want to express our gratitude for your support and the memories you have shared. They have brought us great comfort. During this difficult time, our thoughts are with his wife Nathalie and their children Valentin, Julia, and Victoria.
Claude's impact extended far beyond what he built. As a founder of Ubisoft, a member of the Board of Directors, and the President of Guillemot Corporation, he 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.
Those who knew Claude will remember him above all for the person he was. He had a remarkable ability to connect with people. Whether speaking with a longtime partner, a young employee, or someone he had just met, he always gave people his full attention. He 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.
Thank you again to everyone who has reached out. Your messages remind us that the values Claude embodied continue to resonate far beyond Ubisoft, and for that we are deeply grateful.
Yves Guillemot