Nintendo of America president and chief operating officer Doug Bowser has announced his retirement, and will be stepping down and departing the company at the end of the year. Bowser's successor, Devon Pritchard, is making history at NOA as the company's first-ever female president.

In a press release, Nintendo of America announced Bowser's retirement, which will occur on December 31, 2025. Starting in the new year, Nintendo's office in the West will have new leadership under Pritchard, who will assume Bowser's roles as president and COO. It was also announced that Satoru Shibata will join Nintendo of America as its chief executive officer while continuing in his roles as managing executive officer and corporate director of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Doug Bowser Retiring From Nintendo Of Ame

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