Highlights
- Hideaki Nishino will become CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment on April 1, 2025.
- Nishino aims to enhance PlayStation through creative growth and technology.
- Major personnel changes are happening within Sony Group Corporation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has chosen Hideaki Nishino as the new CEO. Starting April 1, 2025, he will lead the company that manages the PlayStation brand. SIE has been a key player in the gaming world since its establishment in 1993, initially as Sony Computer Entertainment. In 2016, it merged with Sony Network Entertainment and has focused on delivering gaming consoles and related services ever since.
Nishino will step into this role after previously overseeing the Platform Business Group. This consolidation marks a significant shift, as he will now supervise the entire organization, including the CEO of the Studio Business Group, Herman Hulst, who will report to him. Nishino joined Sony in 2000 and previously held influential roles, showcasing his deep connection with the company.
In his new position, Nishino expressed his excitement, stating he feels “truly honored” to guide SIE. He highlighted technology and creativity as vital strengths and plans to grow PlayStation through the expansion of intellectual properties (IP) and further advancements in technology.
This leadership change comes amid a broader reorganization at Sony Group Corporation. Key executives are shifting roles: Hiroki Totoki is moving from SIE Chairman to Sony President and CEO, while Lin Tao will transition from SVP of Finance at SIE to Sony’s CFO. The future of the SIE Chairman position is still under discussion, with news of Tao’s successor to follow.
Recently, PlayStation broadened its hardware lineup with the introduction of the PS5 Pro console. Meanwhile, their competitor, Xbox, has made strides with its Game Pass subscription service. Nishino’s comments suggest that SIE will continue to prioritize hardware in its approach to the console market moving forward.
This new era under Nishino’s leadership is poised to bring exciting developments to PlayStation, catering to the ever-evolving gaming landscape.
