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.
PlayStation has two CEOs now. With Jim Ryan Gone, What Does This Mean For PS5 & The future?
Hiroki Totoki, who was SIE's interim CEO after Ryan left, will continue as Sony Group Corporation's CEO, 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 Sony veterans with a combined experience of more than 20 years. Hulst currently serves as SVP and Head of PlayStation Studios, overseeing the development of content across multiple devices, such as PlayStation consoles and PCs, and helping to bring video game IP to new media, 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 reached out to X and shared his gratitude. It is a real privilege to be asked to lead the new Studio Business Group for Sony Interactive. I'm excited to continue working with incredibly talented teams and studios to deliver unforgettable gaming and entertainment experiences. #sony #playstation #playstationstudios — Hermen Hulst (@hermenhulst) May 13, 2024
