Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced significant leadership changes, effective April 1, 2025. Hideaki Nishino has been appointed sole CEO of SIE, succeeding the previous co-leadership structure. This follows the retirement of Jim Ryan last year, which saw a split leadership between Nishino and Hermen Hulst.
Simultaneously, Sony Corporation announced that Hiroki Totoki, currently Sony's CFO, will become the new President and CEO of the entire company, replacing Kenichiro Yoshida. Lin Tao, SVP of finance, corporate development, and strategy, will step up as the new CFO.
Nishino, a Sony veteran since 2000, previously served as SVP of the platform experience group. In his new role, he will oversee all SIE operations and lead the platform business group. Hermen Hulst will continue as head of PlayStation Studios.
In a statement, Nishino expressed his honor at assuming the CEO position, emphasizing SIE's commitment to technological innovation and creative experiences. He highlighted plans for expanding PlayStation's intellectual property and fostering community growth. He also thanked Hulst for his continued leadership at PlayStation Studios.
