Former Ubisoft Executives Face Trial Over Harassment Allegations

Three ex-executives are accused of fostering a toxic workplace culture, with calls for Ubisoft's CEO and HR head to also be held accountable.

The trial involves Serge Hascoët, Thomas François, and Guillaume Patrux, who are accused of sexual and psychological harassment during their tenure at Ubisoft.
François faces the most severe allegations, including public humiliation, inappropriate behavior, and attempted sexual assault at workplace events.
The accusations include systemic misconduct, with claims that HR failed to act despite being alerted to the behavior.
The Solidaires Informatique union seeks to extend accountability to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot and HR executive Marie Derain for enabling a toxic culture.
Ubisoft's internal investigations revealed that 25% of employees had witnessed or experienced workplace misconduct, prompting promises of reform in 2020.