Ubisoft issued a statement expressing deep sadness following the passing of Claude Guillemot, the co-founder of the group and the CEO of Guillemot Corp. The company stated that their thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time, adding that they would not be issuing further comments. According to reports from Ouest-France, the individual, identified as Claude Guillemot, died on June 19 in a plane crash that occurred in La Baule, a resort situated on the French Atlantic coast.
The accident took place near a location scheduled to host an aviation festival over the weekend. Guillemot held significant business connections, notably serving as a shareholder in Ubisoft. He was also the chief executive of Guillemot Corp, a company specializing in the manufacture of recreational equipment.
The news of his death has been part of a wider context of aviation incidents. Separately, The Straits Times reported on another aviation disaster in the United States involving a collision between a private plane and a larger aircraft, which resulted in two fatalities. The passing of Claude Guillemot marks a notable loss in the industry.
Ubisoft’s official communication emphasized its respect for the deceased and its commitment to respecting the privacy of his family following the tragic accident.
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Ubisoft issued a statement expressing deep sadness following the death of co-founder and CEO of Guillemot Corp., Claude Guillemot, in an air crash. The company conveyed its thoughts to his family and
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