Sony Group appoints President Totoki as CEO to push IP businesses

Totoki cites 'diversity of our businesses and people' as key to driving growth

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Sony Group announced on Jan. 29 that President Hiroki Totoki will concurrently take on the CEO role, effective April 1. (Nikkei montage)

RYO SATO and CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA

TOKYO -- Sony Group announced Wednesday that President Hiroki Totoki will concurrently take the position of CEO, effective April 1, in the company's first change in the chief executive position in seven years. Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida will focus on his role as chairman.

By concentrating decision-making authority in Totoki, Sony will pursue an entertainment-focused growth strategy.

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