- Following Jim Ryan's retirement in March 2024, Sony has named two new leaders for PlayStation.
- Effective June 1st, 2024, Hideaki Nishino will take the helm of SIE's Platform Business Group, while Hermen Hulst will lead the Studio Business Group.
- Hiroki Totoki, who served as interim CEO, will transition to Chairman of SIE while keeping his existing duties as President, COO, and CFO of Sony Group.
After months of waiting, PlayStation’s parent company, Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) have announced new leadership. Sony will finally see two new CEOs after Jim Ryan left his role in March this year. From June 1, 2024, Hideaki Nishino will take on the role of CEO of SIE’s Platform Business Group, and Hermen Hulst will be appointed CEO of SIE’s Studio Business Group.
Hiroki Totoki, who was SIE’s interim CEO after Ryan left, will continue as Sony Group Corporation’s President, COO, and CFO. However, according to the new leadership changes mentioned in the SIE Blog, Totoki will also serve as SIE’s chairman.
Hermen and Nishino are veterans at Sony with a combined experience of more than 20 years. Hulst currently works as the SVP and head of PlayStation Studios, overseeing the development of content across many devices, such as PlayStation consoles and PCs, and contributing to bringing video game IP to new mediums, such as film and television through PlayStation Productions.
In his new role, he will oversee the development, publishing, and business operations of SIE’s first-party content. Hermen Hulst, the new CEO of SIE’s Studio Business Group, also took to X and shared his gratitude.
On the other hand, Nishino will remain in charge of the Platform Experience Group, managing all aspects of PlayStation technology, products, services, and the overall user experience. He will also be responsible for relationships with third-party game creators and overseeing the business side of things, including sales and marketing for PlayStation hardware, software subscriptions, and accessories.
PlayStation Showcase Event This Month?
Towards the end of the Blog, PlayStation mentioned an event that could possibly mean a showcase for new games or hardware. Hiroki Totoki mentions:
“Later this month you will learn more about the long-term vision for Sony Group and the essential role SIE plays in that vision.”
It has been rumored that the next PlayStation showcase event will be this month. Only time will tell whether this statement cements that rumor. As for now, it seems Sony is taking the leadership actions seriously by putting two veterans in charge.
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