Rob Saunders to leave Nintendo

Nintendo UK’s popular head of communications, Robert Saunders, is leaving the company – but his next destination has not been announced.

Saunders joined Nintendo seven years ago and has played a key role in the launches of the Wii and DS, as well as fostering the firm’s strong relationship with the mainstream media.

Nintendo UK’s marketing director Dawn Paine said: "We would like to thank Rob for all his hard work and huge contribution to Nintendo UK. I have personally enjoyed working with Rob immensely over that period and am I proud to have had him in my team. We all wish him the very best of luck for the future which will undoubtedly be stellar."

Saunders will leave Nintendo at the end of April.