Lachance will work closely with the entire publishing organization and other studios within the company to maximize opportunities for the studio. He will report to Ben Bell, Senior Vice President, Production and Studios, Warner Bros. Games.

“We feel Yves brings an excellent combination of experience and partnership to lead our Montréal studio into its next phase of growth,” said Bell. “Yves is extremely familiar with the unique culture and excellent opportunities in Montréal, and we are looking forward to the immersive gaming experiences he and our talented team will build together.”

“Warner Bros. Games’ major franchises and internal game development expertise provide an exceptional foundation on which to develop the next generation of games,” said Lachance. “I am thrilled to be able to work with the established Montréal team to create memorable games for some of the most impactful entertainment properties of this generation.”

Prior to joining Warner Bros. Games Montréal, Lachance was the Studio Director of Bethesda Game Studios in Montréal. Previously, he also held several leadership positions at Behaviour Interactive. He is a graduate of McGill University with a degree in computer-based information systems.