Position
on the date of his appointment
to the Strategic Advisory Board on Information Technologies, 27 September 2004
About
Ubisoft
Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor
of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry,
Ubisoft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft
itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile
companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing
its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present
on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the
United States, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over
50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge
video game titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover
of 453 million euros for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, up 23% over the previous fiscal
year.
Personal Details
Yves is president and CEO of Ubisoft
Entertainment. Driven by his ambition to push the gaming experience beyond established
limits, he founded the company with his four brothers in 1986. He says Ubisoft
hasn't stopped entertaining a growing number of players since, creating and delivering
video games that challenge wit and unleash whimsy. In addition to his many responsibilities
as president and CEO, Yves maintains a birds-eye view of the entertainment industry.
He expects the interactive side of the industry to take the lead in the years
to come, with video games becoming more popular than any other form of entertainment.
He adds that Ubisoft is forging a place for itself on this market among the increasingly
consolidated circle of game publishers worldwide.
Website : www.ubi.com
