Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced significant leadership changes, effective April 1, 2025. Hideaki Nishino has been appointed sole CEO of SIE, succeeding the previous leadership structure implemented after Jim Ryan's retirement. This press release also revealed the promotion of Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki to President and CEO of Sony Corporation, replacing Kenichiro Yoshida. Lin Tao, SVP of finance, corporate development and strategy, assumes the CFO role.

Last year, SIE leadership was divided between Nishino (hardware and technology) and Hermen Hulst (PlayStation Studios). Nishino now leads all SIE operations and the platform business group, while Hulst retains his position as head of PlayStation Studios.

Nishino, a Sony employee since 2000, previously served as SVP of the platform experience group. In his statement, he expressed his honor at assuming the CEO position, emphasizing SIE's commitment to technological innovation and creative experiences, focusing on expanding IPs and fostering the PlayStation community. He also thanked Hermen Hulst for his continued leadership.