Hideaki Nishino has been appointed sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, efficient April 1, 2025.
Last May, Nishino and Hermen Hulst had been named joint CEOs of SIE following the departure of Jim Ryan.
Hulst led the studio enterprise group, which oversees PlayStation’s first-party groups and the event of IPs into different mediums. He will proceed this function, and report back to Nishino.
As a part of the management modifications, CFO Hiroki Totoki has been promoted to CEO and president of the Sony Group Corporation. SVP of finance, company growth and technique Lin Tao will take over Totoki’s earlier function as CFO.
“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,” mentioned Totoko.
“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.”
Nishino added: “We will proceed to develop the PlayStation group in new methods, resembling IP growth, whereas additionally delivering the most effective know-how innovation.
“I want to thank Hermen for his expertise and leadership as he continues his role as studio business group CEO. I am deeply grateful for the PlayStation community and their continued support and I am very excited for what the future holds.”