Devon Pritchard
American businesswoman
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Devon Pritchard is an American businesswoman who is the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, the North American branch of the Japanese video game company Nintendo.[1][2] She is the first woman to hold the title.
Devon Pritchard | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of Nintendo of America | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Bowser |
| Personal details | |
Employer | Nintendo (2006–present) |
Career
Pritchard joined Nintendo of America in 2006 as head of the legal department during the transition from president Tatsumi Kimishima to Reggie Fils-Aimé.[3] She later took on leadership roles in marketing, business affairs, and publisher relations.[2][4] In November 2021, she began acting as executive vice president of sales, marketing, and communications, a role made permanent in July 2022.[2] In this position, she oversaw strategy and execution across the United States and Canada, including physical and digital sales growth, marketing, advertising, events, social media, and original content.[4][2][5]
Personal life
Pritchard earned a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Kansas State University, where she also played on their volleyball team. In 2001, Pritchard obtained a doctorate in law from the Gonzaga University School of Law.[3] She is married to Nathan Pritchard and together they have two children.[6]