Ubisoft has informed us that Ubisoft Toronto founder and Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond has left the company after 10 years of collaboration with the publishing giant. Alexandre Parizeau will be replacing her as the studio’s managing director.
During her tenure at Ubisoft, Raymond worked on the original Assassin’s Creed and served as executive producer on Assassin's Creed 2, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist. She also opened the Ubisoft Toronto studio and was its managing director since 2009. She will be turning over the reins to Parizeau on October 29.
“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,” said Raymond. “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."
Parizeau served as senior producer on Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, and producer on Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction and Rainbow Six Vegas.
“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,” said Mallat. “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.”
