Ubisoft сo-founder killed in Plane Crash in France

Claude Guillemot, one of the co-founders of Ubisoft, was killed in a light aircraft crash in western France on June 19.

The accident occurred near the airfield of La Baule-Escoublac when a Cessna 421 aircraft owned by the 69-year-old businessman crashed after departing from Rennes, according to Le Figaro. 

Two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. Both sustained fatal injuries. In addition to Guillemot, a flight instructor from Rennes, whose identity has not yet been officially released, also died in the accident.

Emergency services launched a major response, deploying 63 firefighters and 29 specialized vehicles to the crash site.

According to reports, Guillemot was traveling to an aviation enthusiasts’ gathering in La Baule-Escoublac, an event expected to feature more than 100 aircraft. French authorities and aviation investigators have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.

Claude Guillemot was one of five Guillemot brothers who founded Ubisoft in 1986. He served as chief executive of Guillemot Corporation and sat on Ubisoft’s board of directors. Under the leadership of the Guillemot family, Ubisoft grew into one of the world’s largest video game publishers, known for major franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.

By Sabina Mammadli