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Reggie Fils-Aime joins Gamestop board of directors

Former Nintendo of America head, Reggie Fils-Aime, will join GameStop’s board of directors in April, an announcement today declared.

“Joining the Company’s Board are Reginald ‘Reggie’ Fils-Aimé, William ‘Bill’ Simon and James ‘J.K.’ Symancyk. Mr. Simon and Mr. Symancyk’s appointments are effective immediately; Mr. Fils-Aimé’s appointment will be effective April 20, 2020,” GameStop’s statement reads.

“GameStop’s Board also announced a number of corporate governance enhancements, implementing new guidelines for Board tenure and Committee refreshment, also effective immediately.”

Taking to Twitter, Fils-Aime said, “the gaming industry needs a healthy and vibrant [GameStop]. I look forward to being a part of [GameStop Corp’s] Board and helping to make this happen.”

Fils-Aime left Nintendo back in April 2019.


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