Game consolerespectively Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)From June 1 there will be a new top management. The position and powers of former company chief Jim Ryan and current interim director Hiroki Totoki will be shared by a pair of longtime Sony executives: Hermen Hulst And Hideaki Nishino.
Hermen Hulst is currently the head of PlayStation Studios, and in his new role he will focus on the studios and their games. Take the so-called Studio Business Groupin which he will be responsible for core PlayStation teams and the adaptation of PlayStation brands into media other than video games.
Hideaki Nishinowho was until now the vice president of SIE, will become the head Business Group Platforms. This includes hardware, technology, accessories and the PlayStation Network, as well as third-party studios. It will be handled by both publishers and independent developers.
“I am honored to be appointed to such an important position alongside Germain. Through closer collaboration, we will be able to create incredible experiences for an ever-expanding audience today and in the future,” says Nishino.
Both directors will report directly to the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hiroki Totoki. The current interim head of PlayStation, who also holds several leadership positions at parent company Sony, adds to the leadership changes: “These two leaders will have clear responsibilities and set strategic direction to ensure we continue to focus on deepening our collaboration with existing PlayStations. users and expanding the offer to new audiences.”
Former Director and President of SIE Jim Ryan announced his departure from the company’s helm last fall, leaving PlayStation for good at the end of its fiscal year in March. He served as director for five years, but worked at Sony since 1994.
Source :Indian TV
