Iwata to become Nintendo of America CEO, NoA CEO promoted to NCL Managing Director
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Aquamarine
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No, it looks like a new position created by Nintendo to give Kimishima elevated authority over other board members.
There was a "Managing Director" position, but this new job is greater than that. That's why it's "NCL Managing Director" and not just "Managing Director."
Interesting. This could possibly be the reason and a potential replacement for Iwata might not even be on the table.
Karsticles
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YES! This is amazing!
TreasureHunterG
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That's most likely.
Aquamarine
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Well yeah, Nintendo could very well pick someone else. It's just the way that they're maneuvering people within the company, that's what looks like is happening.
A Human Becoming
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I have a hard time understanding why they would make Iwata CEO of the entire company and one region at the same time. Doesn't he have enough work already?
RurouniZel
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Should be added to OP, if it hasn't already been.
DragonSworne
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Kimishima is 62 years old. If he is replacing anyone, it won't be for long.
Nintendo still needs a new person soon.
Nintendo still needs a new person soon.
Father_Brain
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Given that Iwata seems to have been largely responsible (per Shikimaru Ninja) for ending NOA/NOE's autonomy in the first place, I would not be optimistic about this happening.
Skiesofwonder
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TreasureHunterG
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Nintendo going global company mentality?
This was more about the thread title change suggesting this was the case, when it really was not.
Probably the reason that thread title got rechanged again.
What's your basis for #6? That seems highly unlikely to me.
Mr.Squirrel
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What dozen other people? Reggie reports to Iwata doesn't he?
Aquamarine
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Why else would Iwata make such a move? Iwata already has complete control over so many things that Nintendo of America does. They're a puppet, remember?
It looks like his exit strategy to stay in the company if his bold "100B JPY Operating Profit" grand strategy doesn't work out (and it probably won't work out). So Iwata's planning for the future.
I don't believe the "globalization" PR speak for a second.
Rollo Lawson
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So how soon will this effect be felt?
Likely a refocusing on the western market. Japan is just fine and NCL can pretty much handle things itself most likely. North America and Europe but especially North America needs a LOT of attention. Having Iwata CEO of NoA just cuts out a lot of red tape within the company itself. He's basically seeking approval from himself at this point I think but the position still needs to be there and filled.
This also, hopefully, means he'll be spending more time in North America itself instead of just coming over for events like E3. This would allow him to have more face time with heads of other companies and the media (gaming and non-gaming) in general.
graywolf323
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if this means NoA stops getting it's butt kicked by NoE when it comes to releasing games I'm all for it
if that doesn't happen then this could just end up being really bad
if that doesn't happen then this could just end up being really bad
After you got to sleep tonight, you will feel a tingly sensation down your spine. That's Iwata coming to eat you (or sell you entertainment products, I'm not clear on the details).
I suppose, but NoA has really fallen behind what Japan and Europe have done in terms of marketing and software lineup. Having the guy who's been running the most successful dome for Nintendo (Japan) in the largest software market (America) may produce results.
The Bookerman
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I know Iwata Gets a lot of shit for the stuff he does but goddamn, folks on this board make it sound like they'd rather have Yamauchi back.
As of today, not much.
GoddyofAus
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So much for resigning over poor financial performance. He just got a hell of a promotion.
chaosblade
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Couldn't the board and new CEO just oust him anyway? Doesn't seem like something that would guarantee him a position in the company.
Possible streamlined decision making between NoA and NCL with the head of both divisions being the same person. That's the most direct and obvious consequence of this I think.
That's next year. Dunno where people got that he was going to resing this year.
Either Iwata is being positioned to take over NOA as CEO or this is a temporary move until they find someone to take over (and they don't want Reggie as CEO). Most likely it's the latter- they need someone to take the position but not Reggie.
Reggie could be shifting his position as well here soon it sounds if the Wii U does not take off soon.
Reggie could be shifting his position as well here soon it sounds if the Wii U does not take off soon.
Delicious Waffles
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My thoughts exactly. That's one hell of an about face.
Rollo Lawson
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...Crazy but I think it might work
Aquamarine
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It'd guarantee him a position for at least a little while longer.
If Iwata gets ousted as CEO...that's just it, he only gets ousted as CEO. He'd have to separately get fired to lose his Nintendo of America position.
And with the control over the entire company taken away from him, the new CEO may decide to just keep Iwata in a muted management position.
Can you think of an example of a CEO of a global company accepting a demotion to regional head, particularly head of a region that is a puppet?
If Iwata resigns, he's not going to stay with Nintendo in any real capacity. He's not going to go back to HAL, and he's not going to move to Seattle to run NOA.
chaosblade
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Iwata has already commented negatively regarding the WiiU marketing campaign in North America, IIRC.
I don't really think Reggie will be on the hot seat so much as the VP of sales and marketing - Scott Moffitt (the guy who replaced Cammie).
Mr.Squirrel
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How in the world would Reggie getting fired make it better of NOE?
RurouniZel
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GAF's lust for schadenfreude.
ShockingAlberto
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I haven't thought through the actual consequences of this yet and whether it would be good or bad, but the mental image of the people that were already at the boiling point if Iwata did not resign just completely losing it is pretty damn great.
Why is speculation constantly being mixed in with the facts here? Iwata is assuming the new role in addition to his current role. There's nothing remotely stating that he will be losing his current position as global president in the coming months.
Reggie was never the CEO of NoA.
The Horror the horror
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Is it possible that Iwata elected to make himself Director of NoA to help explore first-hand and cultivate from within a new chairman for the ailing territory?
Flame Lord
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Wait, Reggie wasn't the CEO of NoA or am I misreading? If he wasn't then why does he get so much shit?
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