Claude Guillemot of Ubisoft dies following aircraft crash
Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of the French video game company Ubisoft, died at age 69 after his twin-engine private plane crashed. He was an experienced pilot who helped establish the firm as a global entertainment leader since its founding in 1986.
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Claude Guillemot died at age 69 following a crash involving his twin-engine private aircraft. The plane was traveling toward an airshow when the incident occurred, according to reports from Tom’s Hardware.
Guillemot was one of five brothers who established the French gaming firm Ubisoft in 1986. TechCrunch reports that he played a primary role in growing the company into one of the world's largest entertainment entities over several decades. Since its founding, the organization has become a prominent international name in the video game industry.
In addition to his leadership at Ubisoft, Guillemot was an avid pilot and held a license for aircraft operation. He was known to be active in aviation circles prior to his death during the flight toward the airshow. The firm he co-founded continues to operate as a major global player in the gaming sector.