LIONEL BOUCHET

About LIONEL BOUCHET

Lionel Bouchet is a French executive closely tied to Ubisoft Entertainment, where he has spent his entire career since joining in 1996. Trained as a computer engineer, he graduated from EERIE in Nîmes, and began as a programmer on POD, described as Ubisoft’s very first racing game, before contributing to several Formula 1 titles. This early experience gave him a strong foundation in software development, production workflows, and the technical demands of large-scale creative projects in video games. From 2005 onward, Bouchet focused on strengthening the Ghost Recon franchise. In that context, he became responsible for the development of the brand’s engine and production pipeline, a major technical and organizational undertaking carried out across several Ubisoft studios in France, including Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Montpellier, and Ubisoft Bordeaux. That role highlights his ability to manage complex multi-site development efforts, improve production efficiency, and align technology with long-term franchise strategy. Today, Lionel Bouchet serves as Technology Director for Ubisoft’s French studios at group headquarters. He also sits on Ubisoft Entertainment’s Board of Directors as an employee representative and is a member of the company’s CSR Committee. These governance responsibilities position him as a key link between operational teams and board-level decision-making, bringing first-hand knowledge of production realities, workforce concerns, and technology-driven transformation. His profile stands out for combining deep technical expertise with long-term operational experience in one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies. Bouchet’s career reflects strong loyalty to Ubisoft, a detailed understanding of AAA game production, and the credibility to contribute to governance discussions from a practical, ground-level perspective. In a global organization where innovation, execution discipline, and cross-functional coordination are essential, his background gives him a particularly relevant voice on industrial, technological, and social issues.