Reggie: Only 60% of Sales and Marketing have decided to leave

 

The last time we reported on the Nintendo of America move, we mentioned the bloody proceedings that took place – specifically, the fact that 90% of the Sales and Marketing team have opted not to join in the move and decided to take the severance package offered instead. To clear everything up, here comes Reggie Fils-Aime with an official statement regarding the matter.

According to Reggie, the figures aren’t that high – not high enough to cause alarm, but still a significant one. Here is the big Reggie’s statement, verbatim:

Virtually all of the employees affected by the relocation plan have now responded with their decisions, and approximately four of every ten have agreed to make the move to either New York or the Bay Area, in keeping with our original expectations.

A transition task force of key executives has been formed to ensure the smoothest process possible, and continuous information and resources will be available to all employees. The rest of Nintendo’s strong leadership talent will continue to drive our business objectives forward. It has always been the case that Nintendo employees are resilient and rise to any challenge, and there is no doubt in my mind that we will excel as we continue to tackle new challenges and business opportunities.

Nintendo itself can not discuss the relocation status of any individual involved, but for those who will be departing the company, we have every expectation that they will succeed to the highest degree in their future endeavors. We will miss the talent, energy and experience from those who have chosen not to relocate. Our sales and marketing teams have been key components in returning Nintendo to its current position of market leadership.

Well, straight from the Reggie’s mouth. At least we know that this sudden bloodletting is not affecting them too hard. It’s also something to note that he didn’t explicitly mention anything about Llewelyn, Kaplan or Harrison leaving. In any case, updates as we get them, so watch this space.

Via Gamasutra

 

The last time we reported on the Nintendo of America move, we mentioned the bloody proceedings that took place – specifically, the fact that 90% of the Sales and Marketing team have opted not to join in the move and decided to take the severance package offered instead. To clear everything up, here comes Reggie Fils-Aime with an official statement regarding the matter.

According to Reggie, the figures aren’t that high – not high enough to cause alarm, but still a significant one. Here is the big Reggie’s statement, verbatim:

Virtually all of the employees affected by the relocation plan have now responded with their decisions, and approximately four of every ten have agreed to make the move to either New York or the Bay Area, in keeping with our original expectations.

A transition task force of key executives has been formed to ensure the smoothest process possible, and continuous information and resources will be available to all employees. The rest of Nintendo’s strong leadership talent will continue to drive our business objectives forward. It has always been the case that Nintendo employees are resilient and rise to any challenge, and there is no doubt in my mind that we will excel as we continue to tackle new challenges and business opportunities.

Nintendo itself can not discuss the relocation status of any individual involved, but for those who will be departing the company, we have every expectation that they will succeed to the highest degree in their future endeavors. We will miss the talent, energy and experience from those who have chosen not to relocate. Our sales and marketing teams have been key components in returning Nintendo to its current position of market leadership.

Well, straight from the Reggie’s mouth. At least we know that this sudden bloodletting is not affecting them too hard. It’s also something to note that he didn’t explicitly mention anything about Llewelyn, Kaplan or Harrison leaving. In any case, updates as we get them, so watch this space.

Via Gamasutra