Title: Ubisoft’s Chief People Officer Anika Grant to Depart Amidst Ongoing ‘Turnaround’
Anika Grant, the influential Chief People Officer who joined Ubisoft in 2021, has announced her departure from the company effective this month. This news comes after Grant’s statement that Ubisoft has “turned around” following the series of abuse scandals and controversies that arose in 2019 and 2020.
**Ubisoft Seeking Replacement for Grant’s Role as CPO**
According to recent reports, Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft’s CEO, is actively searching for a replacement for Grant as her role as Chief People Officer will soon be vacant. In response to this development, Ubisoft’s representatives stated:
**Ubisoft’s Rocky Path to Redemption**
For the past two or three years, Ubisoft has faced numerous challenges within the gaming industry. The company grappled with accusations of abuse, layoffs, studio closures, canceled games, and unpopular decisions concerning account issues, NFTs, and game updates. Despite some promising developments, such as the anticipated ‘turnarounds’ for upcoming titles, and a strong outlook for flagship franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, the process of rebuilding Ubisoft’s reputation is a daunting task.
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