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Sony Interactive Entertainment making changes; New CEO announced in Hideaki Nishino

Published at :January 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Modified at :January 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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PlayStation’s future is in good hands

Sony Corp. has announced significant changes to its leadership structure, heralding a new era for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). According to the new reports from Variety, the previous co-CEO focusing on the platform division since 2024, Hideaki Nishino, has been appointed as the new CEO.

He will be the new sole president and CEO of the SEI effective April 1, 2025. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Leadership shuffle at Sony

Here are some of the new changes:

  • Hideaki Totoki, a 38-year Sony veteran, takes over as CEO of Sony Corp., succeeding Kenichiro Yoshida.
  • SIE’s new CEO: In addition to his new role as SIE’s president and CEO, Nishino will continue to manage the Platform Business Group.
  • Herman Hulst’s Role: While Hulst is no longer co-CEO of SIE, he continues to lead the Studio Business Group, which manages PlayStation studios and Productions.

This reorganization comes shortly after the departure of long-time CEO Jim Ryan, who has led SIE for 30 years. Ryan’s departure resulted in a dual leadership arrangement with Hulst and Nishino. However, Sony has since returned to a single CEO structure for SIE.

Hideaki Nishino comments, “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,” Nishino said. “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.”

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Future vision

Totoki’s speech emphasized his dedication to continuing his predecessors’ legacy, emphasizing Sony’s “Creative Entertainment Vision,” which aims to govern the company over the next decade. He stressed the importance of diversity in Sony’s businesses and people, with the goal of creating new value and instilling “Kando” (feeling) in employees, creators, and partners.

Nishino reiterated this sentiment, stressing his pride in leading SIE and his desire to use technology and creativity to benefit the PlayStation community. He appreciated Hulst’s sustained position and praised the community for their support, anticipating future advancements and entertainment experiences.

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