Shuntaro Furukawa
President, Nintendo · Japan
Shuntaro Furukawa is the CEO of Nintendo (7974). Furukawa is based in Japan. Furukawa was born in 1972 in Tokyo and educated at Waseda University.
Japanese executive who joined Nintendo in 1994 and worked as an accountant at the European headquarters for a decade. He progressed through various roles in corporate planning and global marketing before becoming Nintendo's sixth president in June 2018.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Shuntaro Furukawa's comments regarding Nintendo's business strategy and product decisions, particularly surrounding the Switch 2 console and its pricing. Headlines have highlighted Furukawa's explanations for the Switch 2 price increase, his remarks on software strategy including indie game popularity and backwards compatibility with the original Switch, and Nintendo's financial performance amid market conditions. Additional coverage has addressed Furukawa's observations on external factors such as RAM prices and tariffs affecting the company's operations.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 10, 1972 · Tokyo
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Education
- Waseda University
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Shuntaro Furukawa: FAQ
- Who is Shuntaro Furukawa?
- Shuntaro Furukawa is the President of Nintendo, based in Japan.
- What company does Shuntaro Furukawa lead?
- Shuntaro Furukawa is CEO of Nintendo.
- Where was Shuntaro Furukawa educated?
- Shuntaro Furukawa studied at Waseda University.