Ubisoft Appoints Christoph Hartmann to Lead Creative House 2 and Its Growing Portfolio of Franchises

Ubisoft has appointed industry veteran Christoph Hartmann as the General Manager of Creative House 2, a strategic division central to the company’s revised operating model. This appointment signals a focus on consolidating leadership for the publisher’s competitive and cooperative battlefield-driven franchises. Hartmann is tasked with overseeing the long-term development and strategic direction of a portfolio that includes established intellectual properties such as Tom Clancy’s The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell, as well as the recently acquired multiplayer online battle arena title, March of Giants.

Hartmann brings over two decades of executive experience to the role, having previously served as President of 2K Games and Vice President of Amazon Games. His background includes scaling global organizations and managing major franchises like Borderlands, BioShock, and NBA 2K. By integrating his expertise in both development and publishing, Ubisoft aims to provide the necessary structure and vision to support its internal studios, including Massive, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Paris, and Ubisoft Toronto, in delivering high-intensity gaming experiences.

This leadership change occurs within the context of Ubisoft’s broader corporate structure, which reported net bookings of €1.53 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The creation of specialized Creative Houses represents a shift toward a more focused organizational approach, intended to deepen player engagement across the company’s diverse catalog. By placing a seasoned executive at the helm of Creative House 2, the company seeks to ensure the sustained growth and creative evolution of its most prominent tactical and competitive brands in an increasingly demanding global market.