Ubisoft Appoints Valentine Piedelievre-Eman as Head of Communications
The video game company Ubisoft has announced the appointment of Valentine Piedelievre-Eman as Chief Communications Officer, effective February 2.
Strategic Communication Leadership
Valentine Piedelievre-Eman will be responsible for developing and implementing the group's overall communication and branding strategy, the company states. Her role will involve aligning this strategy with Ubisoft's creative vision, priorities, and long-term goals, while also strengthening ties with internal teams and players worldwide, the announcement details. She will report directly to Cécile Russeil, Executive Vice President in charge of Communication, Corporate Affairs, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Human Resources, and the Legal Department. According to Cécile Russeil, quoted in the announcement, this appointment reflects the group's ambition to make communication a central strategic function that supports employees, players, and the company's priorities.
Extensive Background in Corporate Communications
Prior to joining Ubisoft, Valentine Piedelievre-Eman served as Vice President of Corporate Communications for Western Europe and Africa at Warner Bros. Discovery, the announcement states. In this role, she led corporate communication and press relations in France, the Benelux countries, Germany, and Africa, covering all group activities, including Warner Bros. Pictures, HBO Max, Discovery, and Eurosport, the text specifies. She has also held leadership roles in communications at Expleo, SAP, and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the company indicates. Valentine Piedelievre-Eman began her career as a journalist with Associated Press, Bloomberg, and several French media outlets, serving as a correspondent based in the United Kingdom, according to the announcement.
A Strategic Asset for Ubisoft's Transformation
According to Cécile Russeil, the new communication director's background at the intersection of entertainment and technology in international organizations is an asset as Ubisoft continues its transformation. The group, which reported net sales of 1.85 billion euros for the fiscal year 2024-2025 according to the announcement, develops franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, Far Cry, and Just Dance. Valentine Piedelievre-Eman brings, according to the Executive Vice President, a clear strategic vision and a concrete, pragmatic approach to communication. Her appointment aims to fully define and embody the group's discourse, supporting its employees, players, and strategic priorities, the company indicates.
