Hideaki Nishino has been appointed as the sole CEO and president of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) in a leadership shakeup at Sony and PlayStation. Nishino, who was announced as SIE co-CEO in charge of Platform Business Group in June 2024, will take up his new role on April 1, 2025, Sony announced Tuesday. The leadership shuffle means Hermen Hulst, who was announced as PlayStation co-CEO in charge of Studio Business Group last year, will no longer split SIE leadership with Nishino, but will instead report to him. Hulst, however, will continue to lead PlayStation Studios, Sony said.
“This marks an evolution designed to maximize synergies across SIE that was announced in May 2024 in which Nishino was appointed CEO of the Platform Business Group effective June 1, 2024, alongside Hermen Hulst who was appointed CEO of the Studio Business Group,” the company said in a press release.
The PlayStation parent also announced that Hiroki Totoki, president, COO and CFO of Sony Group Corporation, will step down from the SIE Chairman position to take charge as president and CEO of the entire company, effective April 1. Additionally, Lin Tao, who currently serves as SVP, Finance, Corporate Strategy and Development for SIE, will be promoted to CFO of Sony 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,” Nishino said.
"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,” he added.
While Hulst will continue as CEO of Studio Business Group, overseeing the development,
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