Top Ubisoft exec resigns amid harassment and abuse allegations
Posted July 4, 2020 4:28 pm.
Last Updated July 4, 2020 4:30 pm.
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MONTREAL (CITYNEWS) – A top executive from one of the world’s largest gaming companies has left the firm following allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.
Maxime Beland, Ubisoft’s vice-president of editorial in Toronto, has resigned following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Another senior manager in Paris was also placed on disciplinary leave.
The allegations, shared by former and current employees on social media, have rocked the video game industry.
We express our deep solidarity to people who have been hurt by inappropriate behavior at Ubisoft. We have to do better. An independent external investigation is open to employees and former employees of Ubisoft. We encourage them to report.
— Ubisoft Montréal (@UbisoftMTL) July 3, 2020
Ubisoft management announced the latest developments on Friday, saying other investigations are ongoing and will be conducted rigorously.
The company has a major office in Montreal’s Mile End, employing more than 3,500 people.
