Gilles Langourieux

Gilles Langourieux is the founder and CEO of Virtuos, a leading global video game development company.12 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Langourieux founded Virtuos in 2004 and has been leading the company since then.1 Prior to Virtuos, he held significant roles in the gaming industry:

• Worldwide Managing Director of Ubi.com, where he played a key role in Ubisoft's online gaming strategy1
• Head of Ubisoft China2

Career Path

Langourieux's journey in the video game industry began in 1995 when he started as a Producer.1 Before that, he worked for three years in retail and management consulting.1

Education

He holds a Master's Degree from HEC, France's leading business school, and received education in both France and the UK.1

Leadership at Virtuos

Under Langourieux's leadership, Virtuos has grown significantly:

• The company now employs over 3,500 people worldwide3
• Virtuos has worked on more than 1,300 projects for major digital entertainment companies3
• The company has expanded globally, with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America3

Recent Initiatives

Langourieux has been steering Virtuos towards new ventures:

• Launched Virtuos Originals, an initiative to fund pre-production and propose games to publishing partners3
• Oversaw the company's expansion from 2 to 9 studios in the West over the past 2-3 years3

Gilles Langourieux is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and focus on creating sustainable jobs in the gaming industry.3 His LinkedIn username is gilles-langourieux-2b4454.4