Reggie Fils-Aime retires from Nintendo come April 15, 2019. Reggie has spent 15 years at Nintendo, 13 as President and COO. Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing will take over. Here’s a quote from Reggie on his retirement:

Nintendo owns a part of my heart forever. It’s a part that is filled with gratitude – for the incredibly talented people I’ve worked with, for the opportunity to represent such a wonderful brand, and most of all, to feel like a member of the world’s most positive and enduring gamer community. As I look forward to departing in both good health and good humor, this is not ‘game over’ for me, but instead ‘leveling up’ to more time with my wife, family and friends.

Additionally, there is a video message to fans from Reggie himself, through Nintendo of America’s twitter:

Nintendo fans, Reggie has a message for all of you. Please take a look. pic.twitter.com/EAhaEl5oEJ

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 21, 2019

We wish the best of luck for Reggie and congratulate Doug Bowser’s new role. What were some of your favorite memories of Reggie?

Source: Nintendo PR