Ubisoft Toronto Managing Director Jade Raymond has announced her departure from the company after 10 years.
According to a news release, Alexandre Parizeau, a founding member of the Ubisoft Toronto studio, will replace Raymond as the managing director.
“I've spent 10 extraordinary years at Ubisoft, and I am proud to have been part of many of the best teams in the industry making truly remarkable games,” Raymond said in a statement. “This is one of the hardest decisions of my career, but the Toronto studio is strong and on a solid path."
“I’m confident that now is a good time for me to transition leadership of the studio to Alex and to pursue my other ambitions and new opportunities. Stay tuned for more on what’s next for me, but for now, I'd like to thank Ubisoft for its partnership through the years, and I wish them the very best in all their next endeavors."
Raymond had a hand in creating the first “Assassin’s Creed” title as the producer, as well as “Watch_Dogs” and Tom Clancy’s "Splinter Cell: Blacklist." Her last official day with Ubisoft is Oct. 29.
Yannis Mallat, CEO of Ubisoft Montreal and Toronto, also released a statement regarding Raymond’s departure.
“On behalf of Ubisoft, I’d like to thank Jade for her leadership and many contributions over the years, and wish her all the best in her next adventures,” Mallat said in a news release.
“The Toronto studio is a key part of the Ubisoft global network, and Alex has been at the heart of the studio’s growth over the years. He was the obvious choice to lead this talented group of people as they continue to develop amazing games.”
