Hideaki Nishino Appointed President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has made changes to its management structure. Hideaki Nishino, currently CEO of the Platform Business Group, will become the new President and CEO. Hermen Hulst will remain CEO of the Studio Business Group. SIE Chairman Hiroki Totoki will become the new President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the company behind PlayStation, has announced the appointment of Hideaki Nishino as President and CEO, effective 1 April 2025. The move is designed to maximise synergies across SIE. In May 2024, Nishino was named CEO of the Platform Business Group, alongside Hermen Hulst, who was appointed CEO of the Studio Business Group. Hulst will continue as CEO of the Studio Business Group, reporting to Nishino. Nishino began his career at Sony in 2000. As CEO of the Platform Business Group, Nishino was responsible for technology, products, services and platform experience, as well as overseeing third-party publisher and developer relations and commercial operations, including sales and marketing of hardware, services and peripherals. Prior to this role, he was SVP of the Platform Experience Group.
"I am truly honored to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone. We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation. I want to thank Hermen for his expertise and leadership as he continues his role as CEO, Studio Business Group. I am deeply grateful for the PlayStation community and their continued support and I am very excited for what the future holds," said Hideaki Nishino, CEO, Platform Business Group.
Nishino will continue to serve as CEO of the Platform Business Group, and as CEO of the Studio Business Group, Hulst will continue to oversee the development, publishing and business operations of SIE's first-party content. He is also responsible for the development of games for multiple devices, including PlayStation consoles and PCs, as well as bringing video game IP to new media through PlayStation Productions.
Sony Group Corporation and SIE also announced that Hiroki Totoki, President, COO and CFO of Sony Group Corporation, will step down from his position as Chairman of SIE to become President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation effective 1 April 2025. Lin Tao, currently SVP, Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy for SIE, will step down from her position to become CFO of Sony Group Corporation. Her successor will be announced at a later date.
"It has been a pleasure working more closely with Hermen and Nishino and gaining insight into the ever-changing, fast-paced world of Sony Interactive Entertainment. As we hand the baton to Nishino and this exceptional leadership team, I am confident that SIE will reach new heights in the days ahead. After 30 years of delivering exceptional entertainment worldwide, this marks an exciting new chapter for SIE, highlighting its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections for millions of players. I am delighted to welcome Lin as my successor as CFO of Sony Group Corporation. Lin has been instrumental to our success at SIE, leading the Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy functions, and I look forward to working closely with her at Sony Group Corporation," said Hiroki Totoki, Chairman, Sony Interactive Entertainment, President, COO and CFO, Sony Group Corporation.
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