Reggie responds to people quitting Nintendo because of the move

Here is what Reggie has to say:

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.

Reggie Fils-Aime
President, Nintendo of America

It seems that it's actually more like 60% of the Sales and Marketing department that is leaving, but that's still a lot. Reggie also doesn't mention anything about Kaplan, Harrison, and Llewelyn, but he does say that he can't comment on any individuals, so I think it's safe to assume that it is indeed true. I wonder what this means for Nintendo in the future...

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