Hiroki Totoki, Interim CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), has delivered a new message to his employees, and with it comes the news of a revised management structure at SIE that will lead the company into what the executive has described as an “incredibly bright” era. Effective June 1, Hideaki Nishino will be appointed CEO of SIE’s Platform Business Group, while Hermen Hulst will be appointed CEO of SIE’s Studio Business Group, replacing Jim Ryan, who left Sony after many years of service in March 2024.
What PlayStation’s new leadership will look like:
- Hiroki Totoki (Chairman of SIE)
- Hideaki Nishino (CEO of SIE’s Platform Business Group)
- Hermen Hulst (CEO of SIE’s Studio Business Group)
Totoki on Hermen and Nishino-san, both of whom will be reporting to him as SIE Chairman:
Nishino-san will continue his role leading the Platform Experience Group, overseeing technology, products, services, and platform experience. He will also oversee third party publisher and developer relations and commercial operations, including sales and marketing of hardware, services, and peripherals.
Hermen will continue to lead the SIE Studios business, including PlayStation Studios, Bungie, and PlayStation Productions. He will be responsible for the development, publishing, and business operations of SIE’s first party content as well as IP expansion opportunities through PlayStation Productions.
Later this month you will learn more about the long-term vision for Sony Group and the essential role SIE plays in that vision. As I mentioned previously, FY24 marks the start of the Mid-Range Plan period for Sony Group in which we will set the course for sustainable growth.
The future is incredibly bright for SIE and that is thanks to all of you. Since I became Chairman in October 2023, I have been inspired by your enthusiasm, innovative approaches, and teamwork. These values will serve us well as we embark on the exciting future for SIE.