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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dead In Plane Crash In France
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and chairman of Guillemot Corp., died in a plane crash near La Baule, France, at the age of 69.
- The private plane crashed while attempting to land, with Guillemot and a flight instructor on board, as confirmed by French news network ICI.
- Ubisoft expressed deep sadness over Claude Guillemot's death and extended condolences to his family, but declined to provide further comments at this time.
- Ubisoft was founded in 1986 by the Guillemot brothers, with Yves Guillemot serving as CEO and chairman; the company remains controlled by the Guillemot family despite recent market challenges.
- Ubisoft faces significant financial difficulties, with its share price falling from $23 in 2018 to $1.12 currently, although it continues to pursue its game release schedule.
