Hermen Hulst is no longer the co-CEO of PlayStation. He took on the role along with Hideaki Nishino after Jim Ryan left. However, from now on, Nishino will be the only one leading and managing PlayStation at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
“I am truly honored to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment,” Nishino stated in a press release. “Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone.”
He also expressed a commitment to expanding PlayStation’s intellectual properties while delivering cutting-edge technology. Nishino thanked Hulst for his expertise and leadership, as he transitions into his new role as CEO of the Studio Business Group.
Hulst’s new position is mostly the same as before. Even though he won’t be co-CEO anymore, he will still be in charge of developing PlayStation Studios’ exclusive games.
This leadership shift follows Hulst’s tenure as CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, where he largely continued the strategic direction set by Jim Ryan, particularly in PlayStation’s focus on live service games. The move could be seen as a return to Japanese leadership after several years of Western executives at the helm, but in practice, Hulst’s role remains largely unchanged.
Additionally, on April 1, 2025, Hiroki Totoki will step down as President of Sony Interactive Entertainment to become President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation. Reflecting on his time at SIE, Totoki expressed confidence in Nishino and the leadership team, believing they will take PlayStation to new heights.
