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Ubisoft Chairman, President, and CEO Yves Guillemot

Yves Guillemot

Chairman, President, and CEO

54% Approve

“Neutral”

3.2
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  • Apr 28, 2009

    4.0

    Ubisoft Senior Brand Manager in San Francisco, CA:   (Current Employee)

    Pros

    Ubisoft maintains its small company roots despite being the 3rd largest third-party publisher in the world. The people are real and the culture is phenomenal for those who either do not care for a corporate atmosphere or are looking to retreat from a corporate atmosphere. Working in the fastest growth sector of the entertainment industry is exciting and dynamic. And being part of the maturation process of an otherwise unsophisticated and still-maturing industry (and company) provides a TREMENDOUS learning opportunity.

    Cons

    Being French-owned with its HQ in Paris, the cultural differences adds a complexity to the workplace regardless of what function you are in. The French are known for their bureaucracy and Ubisoft is no different. However, the US subsidiary maintains enough independence to dilute this redtape so one is not completely flustered and frustrated. The 9 hour time difference also makes it challenging to maintain a completely "open-communication/voice-to-voice" environment.

    Advice to Senior Management

    As a company grows and begins competiting with the "big dogs" of an industry, its people must either adapt or move on. Senior management must recognize that competency is not a nice to have for a large organization. As such, they must take more hard looks at their staff and replace ineffective employees with high performers who want to work in this face paced industry.

  • Lead Game Designer in Shanghai (China):

    “If you like theory more than actually making games, a French company like this one might be the right choice for you.”

    Apr 11, 2009

    2 found helpful

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  • Manager in Paris (France):

    “it's time to grow Ubisoft”

    Mar 17, 2009

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  • Anonymous in San Francisco, CA:

    “"Good environnement and industry, more incentives will make it great"”

    Jan 26, 2009

    1 found helpful

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  • Production Coordinator in San Francisco, CA:

    “Ubisoft - a great place to learn.”

    Sep 26, 2008

    1 found helpful

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  • Artist in Montreal, QC (Canada):

    “game development sweatshop”

    Sep 4, 2008

    1 found helpful

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  • Associate Producer in San Francisco, CA:

    “A good company to start with”

    Jun 30, 2008

    1 found helpful

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  • Team Manager in Montreal, QC (Canada):

    “Immature company, great or horrible experience depending on the department and/or location in which you work”

    Jun 27, 2008

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  • Director in San Francisco, CA:

    “Great company with some growing pains.”

    Jun 22, 2008

    1 found helpful

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  • Middle Management in Bucharest (Romania):

    “Don't work for them!”

    Jun 12, 2008

    2 found helpful | 2 comments

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