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PlayStation names joint CEOs after Jim Ryan’s retirement

Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino have been named as the joint CEOs of Sony’s gaming division PlayStation following Jim Ryan’s retirement.

In an unusual move, the role has been split into two separate top jobs, with Mr Hulst mostly overseeing software while Mr Nishino will mainly look after hardware.

Mr Ryan stepped down after 30 years with the company, which included overseeing the launch of the PlayStation 5.

The pair will start their new roles on 1 June, replacing Sony chief operating officer Hiroki Totoki, who was interim boss while the company looked for a successor.

“These two leaders will have clear responsibilities and will manage strategic direction to ensure the focus remains on deepening engagement with existing PlayStation users and expanding experiences to new audiences,” said Mr Totoki in a statement.

Mr Hulst first joined Sony in 2005 after the firm bought Horizon: Zero Dawn and Killzone developer Guerrilla Games, which he co-founded.

He went on to become head of PlayStation Studios, which oversees the development of games made by studios the company owns, such as Spider-Man and God of War.

His new role will also involve looking after how PlayStation’s games are turned into other forms of media – such as film and television shows.

“The video game industry is one of the largest entertainment industries in the world and has been built on the marriage of content and technology, and I look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of play and entertainment,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Nishino currently leads the team which develops the technology behind PlayStation products such as the PlayStation VR2 headset, as well as services like PlayStation Network.

His new role will oversee this, as well as relations with third-party publishers, and how its hardware is marketed.

“I am honoured to be appointed such an important role alongside Hermen,” he said.

“By working more closely together, we will be positioned to build incredible experiences for an ever-expanding audience now and in the future.”


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