Ubisoft sexual harassment investigation claims three more executives

The second most powerful executive at French gaming company Ubisoft is among more senior staff to have left the firm as it pursues an internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Last month the company, one of the world's largest video game publishers with a portfolio including Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, launched a probe after allegations of sexual misconduct were shared online. Serge Hascoet, chief creative officer and the company's second-in-command, has resigned, as has the human resources director, Cecile Cornet, and the managing director of the Canadian branch, Yannis Mallat, Ubisoft said on Sunday. "The recent allegations that have come to light in Canada against multiple employees make it impossible for [Mallat] to continue in this position," it said. Another two top executives left earlier in July after current and former employees used social media to denounce predatory behaviour by managers.