2020 Ubisoft sexual misconduct accusations

Video Game Companies

From June to July 2020, Ubisoft employees were among those accused of sexual misconduct during a wider wave of video game industry accusations connected to the #MeToo Movement. Ubisoft placed two accused executives on leave, reviewed accusations and company policies, and appointed a head of workplace culture. Creative director Ashraf Ismail was later terminated following internal investigations. Maxime Béland was forced to resign, and Tommy François later departed the company.

Period: June to July 2020
Workplace culture lead: Lidwine Sauer
Ashraf Ismail outcome: Employment terminated in August 2020

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