Oh yes. They have probably been thinking about this for some time now.

But you know what?

Nintendo isn't updating or posting on any of their media channels. Can you guess the reason why? 

The other person who is co-director right now with Miyamoto(Spelling) seems to be a decent fit. He is the director of R&D and had game producing experience, he was the producer of both Star Tropic games which are great games. Plus he was hardware development experience he was on the team that created the Wii. His philosophy is in line with the not just going for power route though, but he seems to be more on the business side of things. I doubt they will get some one from the out side.

The only other two I can think of are the two presidents of NoE and NoA, though Reggie would be a long shot. They did bring him in because of his experience of turning companies around and making them popular. (So he would be more of a figure head president more than anything else.

Come on man, come on

Thats good for Nintendo and the right move. But I still see no harm in asking the question. As a life long Nintendo fan I am very upset about this but I am still curious about what this means for the future of Nintendo.

If Reggie becomes World's Nintendo CEO it will be a HUGE Slap in the face to US, fans and to the memory of Iwata, which even tho was DIRECTing a family friendly company was always serious and set as expected from a President of his caliber. I hope that his place will be taken from someone Young (30-40 yo) or at least Shibata/Trinnen

I think Reggie would run the company good for American gamers. But it will definitely be someone from Japan lol Reggie has no shot what so ever.

Too soon, but if I had to guess, I'd say either Miyamoto or Fils-Aime. Most likely Myamoto as he has a deeper history with the company, and they don't seem to be ready for an American as president just yet.

People are way too touchy. Life goes on. Business goes on . I guarantee you Iwata would rather everyone moved on and look toward the future than sit and wallow . he was a great man and a great CEO , but simply asking who his successor will be in no way disrespects the man . I came to this site looking for a thread to answer this question so I guess I'm just as "heartless" as the op.

Since Japan is a shrinking market, maybe having someone to focus in West would be a good strategy. Splatoon is making an impact, is nice to see a franchise being born in a dead console, like pikimin and Gamecube. 

Mario.