Ubisoft reveals new Leadership team to guide Assassin’s Creed franchise

Published: 20:45, 23 February 2026
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Ubisoft reveals new Leadership team to guide Assassin’s Creed franchise
Ubisoft appointed three veteran leaders to oversee Assassin's Creed franchise: Martin Schelling (Brand Head), Jean Guesdo (Head of Content), and Francois de Billy (Head of Production Excellence)

Key Points from the Article

  • Leadership team will define long-term vision, creative direction, quality standards, and international expansion for the franchise
  • All three leaders have extensive experience on previous Assassin's Creed titles including Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla
  • Multiple Assassin's Creed games currently in development, including single-player title Codename Hexe and multiplayer-focused Assassin's Creed Invictus
Ubisoft appointed three veteran leaders to oversee Assassin's Creed franchise: Martin Schelling (Brand Head), Jean Guesdo (Head of Content), and Francois de Billy (Head of Production Excellence)

Ubisoft reveals a new three-person leadership team to oversee the long-term vision and growth of the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

Ubisoft has revealed official appointments to lead the Assassin’s Creed franchise after its recent studio reorganization.

Amid its transition into Creative Houses, the publisher announced that three veteran franchise leaders will now lead the brand at Vantage Studios.

Together, this leadership team will craft Assassin’s Creed’s long-term vision, defining its overall creative direction, game quality standards, and international expansion.

Three veterans assume leadership roles

Leading the charge will be:

  • Martin Schelling – Brand Head of Assassin’s Creed
  • Jean Guesdo – Head of Content
  • Francois de Billy – Head of Production Excellence

Schelling served as Ubisoft’s Chief Production Officer for years past, alongside stints on Assassin’s Creed Revelations, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla.

Guesdo joined the franchise during Assassin’s Creed and later became Creative Director of Black Flag and Origins. Billy worked as Production Director on Origins and Valhalla and has collaborated with Guesdo on several flagship titles.

All three will fulfill what Ubisoft describes to be a “pivotal role” in “steering the brand’s long-term vision, creative ambition, and growth.”

Support and games in the works

Assisting with the leadership change is Ubisoft producer Andree-Anne Boisvert who will continue to lead cross-brand efforts, as well as technological excellence. 

On the other hand, Vice President Lionel Hiller will lead the brand’s strategy and go-to-market planning. Earlier this year, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed several Assassin’s Creed titles are already in the works. 

This includes both single and multiplayer games. Known titles include Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, which is said to be the next mainline, single-player focused entry. Assassin’s Creed Invictus is also in development. It is being positioned as a standalone multiplayer-focused experience.


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