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- Tommy Francois, vice-president of editorial and creative services at video game giant Ubisoft, has left the company after facing allegations of sexual harassment.
- Ubisoft had previously placed Francois on administrative leave, pending an investigation.
- Ubisoft's CEO Yves Guillemot told staff of Francois' departure in an email sent July 31, seen by Business Insider. Ubisoft on Monday confirmed to Business Insider that Francois has left the company, effective immediately.
- Francois was named in a Business Insider investigation into sexual misconduct and HR failures at Ubisoft, which is one of the biggest video game companies in the world. He is the latest in a series of senior employees to step down.
- Francois did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Tommy Francois, a senior employee at video game giant Ubisoft, has left the company after current and former colleagues accused him of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior.
Francois is the latest in a series of senior employees to leave Ubisoft, which has been rocked over the last month by allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault.
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