By Sagar V. Mankar 
In a significant organizational shift announced late Tuesday, Sony Corporation is making major changes to its leadership structure, particularly affecting its gaming division PlayStation. According to reports from Variety, these changes mark a notable evolution in how the company will manage its various entertainment branches moving forward.
Key Leadership Changes
The most notable change comes to Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the division responsible for PlayStation. Hideaki Nishino, who previously served as co-CEO handling the platform side of the business, will now step into the role of sole president and CEO of SIE. This adjustment represents a departure from the dual-leadership model implemented after Jim Ryan’s retirement in 2024.
Meanwhile, Hermen Hulst, who shared the CEO position with Nishino, will continue his vital role as CEO of the Studio Business Group. In this capacity, he’ll maintain oversight of PlayStation studios and lead PlayStation Productions, focusing on adapting gaming properties into other entertainment mediums.
Broader Corporate Changes
The restructuring extends beyond just the gaming division. At the parent company level, Hideaki Totoki, a 38-year Sony veteran, will take over as CEO of Sony Corporation. This transition comes with additional notable appointments, including Lin Tao making history as Sony’s first female Chief Financial Officer in the company’s 80-plus years of operation.
Looking Ahead
In his acceptance statement, Nishino emphasized the importance of both technology and creativity in SIE’s future direction: “We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation.” This vision suggests a continued focus on both hardware innovation and content creation.
Totoki, in his new role as Sony Corp. CEO, shared his commitment to building on the company’s success: “Our greatest driver in achieving this is the diversity of our businesses and people, which is part of Sony’s DNA.” He specifically mentioned the company’s “Creative Entertainment Vision,” which outlines Sony’s ten-year strategic direction.
All these changes will take effect on April 1st, 2025, following approval from Sony’s board of directors.