Sony Restructures Leadership, Names Totoki CEO Effective April 2025

Sony Group has announced significant leadership changes, appointing Hiroki Totoki as CEO, effective April 1, 2025, following Kenichiro Yoshida's transition to chairman. Hideaki Nishino has been elevated to the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, while Hermen Hulst retains his role as CEO of the Studio Business Group. This restructuring aims to improve management clarity and enhance Sony's focus on creative content and technology-driven growth in response to market demands. The changes have been described as a move to separate the business and creative sides within the company, fostering better collaboration and understanding between the two. Totoki expressed optimism about the company’s future and his commitment to evolving Sony alongside its employees. The leadership reshuffle reflects Sony's ongoing strategy to boost revenues through its diverse portfolio, including games and entertainment.