A major shakeup within Sony Interactive Entertainment is taking place as the company have announced that effective April 1, current deputy president Jim Ryan will be promoted to their President and CEO. This will see current president and CEO John Kodera will take on Ryan’s position of deputy president.
Jim Ryan said in the press release:
“It’s a huge honor to be asked to take on the role of President and CEO of SIE. I’ve seen the PlayStation business grow and change massively since the very early days, and I hope to be able to put that experience to good use in reinforcing the foundations of the Game & Network Services business, and in evolving the entertainment that PlayStation offers to its engaged and passionate community. Working with John and the SIE team around the world, I am committed to strengthening relations with our business partners, and to continuing to provide the ultimate interactive entertainment experiences that make PlayStation the Best Place to Play.”