Nishino Takes Helm as Sony Interactive CEO, Totoki Rises to Sony CEO

Hideaki Nishino has been appointed as the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, effective April 1, 2025. This announcement comes from a recent press release, which also highlights significant leadership changes within Sony.

Sony's CFO, Hiroki Totoki, will assume the roles of president and CEO of the entire Sony Corporation, succeeding Kenichiro Yoshida, who has been at the helm since April 2018, following Kazuo Hirai. Additionally, Lin Tao, currently the SVP of finance, corporate development, and strategy, will step into the role of CFO.

Last year marked a significant shift in SIE's leadership structure when it was announced that Nishino and Hermen Hulst would co-lead the company following the retirement of former CEO Jim Ryan. Hulst took charge of PlayStation Studios, while Nishino was responsible for hardware and technology. With the latest update, Nishino will now oversee the entire SIE operation in addition to leading the platform business group. Meanwhile, Hulst will continue to spearhead PlayStation Studios.

Nishino, who joined Sony in 2000, previously held the position of SVP of the platform experience group. Reflecting on his new role, Nishino stated, "I am truly honored to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone. We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation. I want to thank Hermen for his expertise and leadership as he continues his role as CEO, Studio Business Group. I am deeply grateful for the PlayStation community and their continued support and I am very excited for what the future holds."

These leadership changes signal a new era for Sony and Sony Interactive Entertainment, emphasizing innovation, community growth, and the expansion of their intellectual properties.