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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash
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Key Points:
- Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and Guillemot Corporation, died in a plane crash near La Baule, France, along with his flight instructor.
- The crash occurred while Guillemot was piloting a Cessna 421 twin-engine plane en route to the Fly In La Baule event for light airplane enthusiasts.
- Guillemot, aged 69, co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his four brothers, helping build it into a leading video game company known for franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Rayman.
- He also played a key role in Guillemot Corporation, a gaming accessories and digital audio company, and co-founded Gameloft, a major mobile gaming developer.
- At the time of his death, Guillemot was Chairman of Guillemot Corporation and Deputy CEO of Ubisoft, with his son Valentin serving as CEO of Guillemot Corporation since 2025.
