By Ben Glickman


Sony Group said Monday it would adopt a new leadership structure for its Sony Interactive Entertainment unit overseeing PlayStation, with two separate chief executives.

The company said that effective June 1, Hideaki Nishino would become CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment's platform business group, while Hermen Hulst will become CEO of its studio business group.

Sony Interactive Entertainment's interim CEO, Hiroki Totoki, who is also president, operating chief and finance chief of Sony Group, will serve as chairman of the unit.

Nishino is currently senior vice president, platform experience group. In his new role, he will oversee technology, products services and platform experience, as well as third-party relations and sales and marketing, the company said.

Hulst, currently head of PlayStation Studios, will oversee the development and operations of Sony Interactive Entertainment's in-house content.

The leadership shakeup comes after the company announced in February that it would cut about 8% of staff, or 900 jobs, as it looks to adapt to a changing videogame industry.

Nishino and Hulst take over the business after the departure of CEO Jim Ryan at the end of March.


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