Ubisoft appoints Christoph Hartmann as head of Tom Clancy

Ubisoft has appointed veteran gaming executive Christoph Hartmann to lead its internal division responsible for major Tom Clancy franchises. Hartmann, who most recently served as vice president of Amazon Games, will be the general manager of Creative House 2, overseeing the strategic direction of series including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. The appointment was announced on July 2, 2026.

Hartmann brings over two decades of industry experience to the role. Prior to his tenure at Amazon, which began in 2018, he spent 20 years at Take-Two Interactive. There, he co-founded the 2K Games publishing label and served as its president, overseeing major franchises such as Borderlands, BioShock, and NBA 2K. He left Amazon earlier this year as the company shifted its gaming strategy.

In a statement, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot praised Hartmann as a leader with a proven ability to build lasting franchises and bring out the best in creative teams. Guillemot expressed confidence that Hartmann would elevate the teams and brands within Creative House 2.

Hartmann will also oversee the multiplayer online battle arena game March of Giants, which Ubisoft acquired from Amazon in...