Kazuo “Kaz” Hirai has introduced his retirement from the Sony company.
Kaz Hirai stepped down as Sony CEO in April last year to imagine the function of firm chairman. The veteran government has now confirmed he’ll be retiring, efficient June 18.
Hirai will proceed to supply counsel to the corporate’s administration staff, ought to they request it, as a senior adviser. Kenichiro Yoshida, who changed Hirai as Sony CEO final yr, will proceed to serve in that function.
“Since passing the baton of CEO to Yoshida-san last April, as Chairman of Sony, I have had the opportunity to both ensure a smooth transition and provide support to Sony’s management,” Hirai stated in a press release.
“I’m assured that everybody at Sony is absolutely aligned below Yoshida-san’s robust management, and are able to construct a good brighter future for Sony.
“As such, I’ve determined to depart from Sony, which has been part of my life for the previous 35 years. I wish to prolong my warmest gratitude to all our workers and stakeholders who’ve supported me all through this journey.”
Kaz Hirai served as Sony CEO for six years, since changing Howard Stringer in 2012. Before that, he was the pinnacle of the corporate’s gaming and PlayStation division for six years, taking up from Ken Kutaragi.
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