The Board of Directors of Ubisoft has decided, following a proposal from the Board’s Appointment Committee, to create the role of Lead Independent Director, to be appointed for a terms of two years.
Accordingly, the Board has elected unanimously Didier Crespel, on March 3, 2016, to fill this new position. As Lead Independent Director, Mr. Didier Crespel will oversee the efficient running of Ubisoft’s governance structure. Mr. Didier Crespel will also act as the main point of contact for shareholders on all matters under The Board’s responsibility. He will keep the Board informed of any such contacts.
Mr. Crespel has sat on Ubisoft’s Board of Directors as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee since November 20, 2013. Mr. Crespel has over 30 years’ professional experience. He was Chief Financial Officer of Valéo and held various senior management positions for both Valéo and Yves Rocher.
Didier Crespel and other board members’ biographies are available at the following link:
https://www.ubisoft.com/en-US/company/investor_center/governance.aspx
Contact Investor relations
Jean-Benoît Roquette
SVP Investor Relations
+ 33 1 48 18 52 39
Jean-benoit.roquette@ubisoft.com
Disclaimer
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About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and PCs. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of €1.464 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.