Big Boss Of PlayStation, Jim Ryan Will Retire In March 2024

Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan (photo: account X @geoffkeighley)

JAKARTA Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) have announced that SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan decided to retire in March 2024, after nearly thirty years of working in the PlayStation business.

"After 30 years, I made the decision to retire from SIE in March 2024. I enjoyed the opportunity to get a job I love at a very special company, working with great people and amazing partners," Ryan said in his official statement.

To replace Ryan during his transition period, President, COO, and CFO Sony Group Corporation, Hiroki Totoki will take on the role of effective SIE Chair starting October 2023.

Meanwhile, effective on April 1, 2024, Totoki will be appointed as CEO of the SIE Temporary, while he will continue his current role in Sony Group Corporation.

Jim Ryan thanks the PlayStation community as he announces his plans to retire from Sony Interactive Entertainment in March 2024: https://t.co/FFarEpedBh

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Jim Ryan thanks the PlayStation community as he announces his plans to retire from Sony Interactive Entertainment in March 2024: https://t.co/FFarEpedBh

Totoki will work closely with Sony Group Corporation Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida and SIE's management team to help determine the future of PlayStation, including the role of CEO of SIE.

"Jim Ryan has been an inspiring leader during his tenure with us, especially in overseeing the launch of the PlayStation 5 amid the global COVID pandemic. I am very grateful to Jim for all his achievements," Yoshida commented.

Yoshida admitted that he had discussed intensively and had determined the new management structure, to achieve Sony Group's further evolution and growth by bringing even greater success to the Game & Network Service Business.

'PlayStation will always be a part of my life, and I feel more optimistic about SIE's future. I want to thank Yoshida-san for trusting me and being a very sensitive and supportive leader," Ryan concluded.