Nintendo wants Pokémon Company director Satoru Shibata to join its Board of Directors, according to a notice to shareholders. It will hold an election on Thursday, June 28 at 10 a.m. Japan time.
Shibata was formerly president of Nintendo of Europe before joining the Pokémon Company as an outside director in May.
“Mr. Satoru Shibata has gained extensive business experience in overseas marketing, successively served as the president of overseas subsidiaries, and has a thorough understanding of company management,” Nintendo said. “We request his election as a new director based on our judgment that he will enhance the decision-making and supervisory functions of the Board of Directors and contribute to the improvement of corporate value.”
If elected, Shibata will replace former Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, who announced his retirement in April. Kimishima took on the role in 2015 following the death of Satoru Iwata and oversaw the launch of the Nintendo Switch...
Shibata was formerly president of Nintendo of Europe before joining the Pokémon Company as an outside director in May.
“Mr. Satoru Shibata has gained extensive business experience in overseas marketing, successively served as the president of overseas subsidiaries, and has a thorough understanding of company management,” Nintendo said. “We request his election as a new director based on our judgment that he will enhance the decision-making and supervisory functions of the Board of Directors and contribute to the improvement of corporate value.”
If elected, Shibata will replace former Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, who announced his retirement in April. Kimishima took on the role in 2015 following the death of Satoru Iwata and oversaw the launch of the Nintendo Switch...
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