Sony named the new CEO as the guidance entertainment and gaming empire

Sony Names New CEO to Steer Entertainment and Games Empire

2025-01-29 09:10:00 :

(Bloomberg) -Sony Group Corp. appointed Hiroki Totoki as CEO, which is a stamp that has long -term chief financial officer to promote the expansion of Japanese companies’ entertainment.

Totoki, together with Kenichiro, the upcoming CEO Kenichiro, helped guide the technology group headquarters in Tokyo to focus on increasing its entertainment products. Last year, the company was interested in the potential acquisition of Kadokawa Corp. from Paramount Global to domestic publishing house.

The content of this concern (covering the PlayStation game, anime, music and movies) is strengthening Sony’s revenue and profits. In the September quarter, due to the dull demand for smartphone components and image sensors, operating profit increased by 76 %. The smartphone component and image sensor (including Apple Inc. and Xiaomi Corp.

Sony said in a statement on Wednesday that Yoshida will continue to be the chairman of the board of directors. Hideaki Nishino will be responsible for the company’s key games and network service business, while Hermen Hulst is the new appointment as the CEO of Game Studio business. The company said that from April 1st, these actions are part of the new management structure of Sony’s long -term growth.

Sony’s stock price rose 4.7 % in Tokyo, extended the morning’s income after the announcement. Due to doubts about artificial intelligence hardware players, this week’s re -evaluation of investment in the technology industry has benefited.

“I am very honored to commission the important role of the president and CEO. At the same time, I look forward to working with our approximately 110,000 employees as the CEO to further develop and develop Sony.” Totoki, 60, said in the statement. Essence

Two years ago, Totoki assumed more leadership burdens in Sony, Tokyo. At that time, he added the title of president and chief operating officer to his position as chief financial officer. After each quarter of his income, he commented on Sony’s comment on conference calls and trapped in trouble when the supply shortage of flagship PlayStation 5 console console.

Recent income emphasizes the power of some popular championships, such as the black myth of Chinese video games: WUKONG -Swinging Sony’s PlayStation business field. This year, the company is waiting for the Monster Hunter Wilds and Rockstar Games Inc., including the Monster Hunter Wilds and Rockstar Games Inc..

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