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Sony Announces Management Restructuring with Hiroki Totoki as New CEO and Kenichiro Yoshida as Chairman
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 8:56 pm ET1min read
Sony Group Corporation has announced changes to its management structure, effective April 1, 2025. Hiroki Totoki will take over as CEO and President, while Kenichiro Yoshida will become Chairman. The company will also designate Chief Executive Officers for its major businesses, Chief Officers for wide-ranging headquarters functions, and Corporate Executives for specific functions at the Group headquarters. Hiroki Totoki, Tsuyoshi Kodera, Yasuhiro Ito, and Lin Tao have been appointed as Chief Officers, and Hiroaki Kitanohas been appointed as Chief Technology Fellow.
Sony Group Corporation, a leading global electronics and entertainment conglomerate, announced significant changes to its management structure, effective April 1, 2025. Hiroki Totoki, currently the President, COO, and CFO, will succeed Kenichiro Yoshida as the CEO and President. Yoshida, who has been the Chairman and CEO since 2018, will assume the role of Chairman [1].The management restructuring aims to clarify responsibilities and streamline decision-making processes within the company. Totoki's key lieutenants, Tsuyoshi Kodera, Yasuhiro Ito, and Lin Tao, have been appointed as Chief Officers, overseeing various aspects of the business. Kodera will lead digital transformation efforts, Ito will focus on human resources, and Tao will assume the role of CFO.
In addition to these appointments, Hiroaki Kitano has been named as the Chief Technology Fellow. Kitano, a renowned researcher and professor, will provide strategic guidance on technology-related matters [1].
The management shakeup follows a period of significant growth and transformation for Sony. Under Yoshida's leadership, the company has expanded its presence in the gaming industry with the PlayStation 5 and has made strides in its imaging and sensor businesses. With Totoki at the helm, Sony aims to build on this momentum and continue driving innovation across its diverse portfolio of businesses.
Sources:
[1] Sony Group Corporation. (2025, January 1). Sony Group Corporation Announces Changes to Management Structure. Retrieved from https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202501/25-005E/index.html
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