Ubisoft denies reports that Yves Guillemot has been summoned in upcoming trial
May 29, 2025
In a recent development, French publishing powerhouse Ubisoft has firmly refuted claims regarding its CEO, Yves Guillemot, being summoned to court in connection with an upcoming trial involving former executives. The company has labeled these reports as “unfounded,” asserting a strong denial of the allegations.
Clarification from Ubisoft
The rumors originated from the French union Solidaires Informatique, which suggested that Guillemot, along with HR director Marie Derain and Ubisoft as a corporate entity, had received summonses to appear in court. This trial centers around serious allegations of sexual harassment and bullying against former creative director Serge Hascoët, VP of editorial services Tommy François, and game director Guillaume Patrux.
In an official statement, a representative for Ubisoft communicated via email to PCGamesInsider.biz, emphasizing, “Unfounded reports have emerged in recent days alleging that Ubisoft as a legal entity, Yves Guillemot, and a member of Ubisoft’s HR team were served with a direct summons to appear before the 15th Criminal Chamber of the Bobigny Court. We categorically deny these claims.”
The spokesperson further clarified that neither Ubisoft, Guillemot, nor anyone from the HR team are involved in these proceedings. The company has expressed its commitment to fully cooperating with the authorities throughout the investigation but has chosen to refrain from further comments to respect the judicial process.
Ubisoft denies reports that Yves Guillemot has been summoned in upcoming trial
In a recent development, French publishing powerhouse Ubisoft has firmly refuted claims regarding its CEO, Yves Guillemot, being summoned to court in connection with an upcoming trial involving former executives. The company has labeled these reports as “unfounded,” asserting a strong denial of the allegations.
Clarification from Ubisoft
The rumors originated from the French union Solidaires Informatique, which suggested that Guillemot, along with HR director Marie Derain and Ubisoft as a corporate entity, had received summonses to appear in court. This trial centers around serious allegations of sexual harassment and bullying against former creative director Serge Hascoët, VP of editorial services Tommy François, and game director Guillaume Patrux.
In an official statement, a representative for Ubisoft communicated via email to PCGamesInsider.biz, emphasizing, “Unfounded reports have emerged in recent days alleging that Ubisoft as a legal entity, Yves Guillemot, and a member of Ubisoft’s HR team were served with a direct summons to appear before the 15th Criminal Chamber of the Bobigny Court. We categorically deny these claims.”
The spokesperson further clarified that neither Ubisoft, Guillemot, nor anyone from the HR team are involved in these proceedings. The company has expressed its commitment to fully cooperating with the authorities throughout the investigation but has chosen to refrain from further comments to respect the judicial process.