Tommy François Has Left Ubisoft Amid Allegations Of Misconduct

After being placed on disciplinary leave pending an investigation, Ubisoft executive Tommy François has left Ubisoft effective immediately.

The reasons behind his departure from the company have yet to be verified, however, François was under investigation into sexual harassment and abuse at Ubisoft.

Alongside the allegations against François, former Vice President of Editorial, Maxime Béland, was also placed on leave, as each of the two faced at least three claims of misconduct from a mix of anonymous accusers.

The original allegations were broke on June 24, as multiple members of Ubisoft had been accused of mistreating women, alongside physical assault, and having a racist and homophobic work culture. Investigations have been ongoing since, and after hiring external consultants, Ubisoft has openly said: 'we must do better'. 

François is just one of many who have now left the company since the investigation started, with Béland resigning in early July, Public Relations Director Stone Chin being fired, and Chief Creative Officer Serge Hascoet stepping down alongside Director of Canadian studios Yannis Mallat and Global Head of Human Resources, Cecile Cornet.

While the investigation is ongoing, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has pledged to make massive changes within the company, including a rigid restructuring of the editorial team.

Originally joining the firm in 2006, François was appointed as Vice President of Editorial and Creative Services, overseeing the development of new video game franchises within Ubisoft. Most recently he had contributed towards the likes of the Assassin's Creed franchise, as well as Far Cry, Watch Dogs and Tom Clancey's: The Division.

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