This morning, a Sony press release announced some changes to the PlayStation leadership. Hideaki Nishino will fully take over the role of President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, effective April 1, 2025. You might recall that last year, Sony established the mildly confusing two-CEO structure, with Nishino leading the Platform Business Group and Hermen Hulst helming the Studio Business Group. Hulst will retain this position, but he’ll now report directly to Nishino.
Moreover, Hiroki Totoki is stepping down as Chairman of SIE to become President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation. At the same time, Lin Tao, currently serving as SVP of Finance, Corporate Development, and Strategy at PlayStation, will step down from her position at SIE to become CFO of Sony Group Corporation. Her successor at SIE will be announced at a later date.
Hiroki Totoki, Chairman at Sony Interactive Entertainment and President, COO and CFO at Sony Group Corporation, stated:
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.
Hideaki Nishino commented on his new role as the sole CEO of the PlayStation division with the following statement:
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 of the 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.
