Gerard Guillemot

Overview

Gender
male

Gérard Guillemot is the President and CEO of Longtail Studios, which he founded in 2003. Longtail Studios develops console games for a family-oriented audience. In 2000, Gérard founded the game developer Gameloft, whose initial focus was to operate a platform for the emerging PC online gaming community. When Ubisoft was created, Gérard led its editorial content and managed the development teams. He actively encouraged the company to create its own franchises – now a key differentiator for Ubisoft, which offers long-term visibility and security to shareholders. He was also responsible for Ubisoft’s expansion into North America, one of the world’s biggest video-game markets.

Gérard Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986. He sits on the Board of Directors as Executive Vice President of Publishing and Marketing. He brings to the Board 30 years of experience in the videogame industry. Deeply rooted in the USA, he brings to the Board his understanding of emerging opportunities such as social media and online communities.

Gérard Guillemot graduated from EDHEC business school. He is a French national and has been living in New York City for over 15 years.

Jobs

Number of Current Jobs
2
Gerard Guillemot has 2 current jobs including Director at Ubisoft , Co-Founder & Executive Vice President of Publishing and Marketing at Ubisoft and .
Organization Name Title At Company Start Date End Date
Ubisoft Director Mar 1, 1986 Detail
Ubisoft Co-Founder & Executive Vice President of Publishing and Marketing Jan 1, 1986 Detail