Video game giant Ubisoft is installing new leaders at its Canadian studios following an announcement over the weekend that its managing director for Canadian operations was stepping down. Yannis Mallat’s departure comes amid recent allegations of sexual harassment that have rocked the Paris-based company’s Montreal and Toronto studios. Christophe Derennes, formerly executive vice-president of production at the Montreal studio, will now lead that studio, while Christine Burgess-Quémard, executive director, Ubisoft worldwide, will take over the other Canadian studios, including Toronto. Montreal HR firm Relais Expert Conseil is heading an independent investigation open to current and former Ubisoft employees. Ubisoft previously announced that it is shaking up its HR processes in response to the allegations.

Source: thestar July 12, 2020 02:05 UTC