Sony's first woman CFO pick, Lin Tao, follows path of company leaders

Position has been held by President Hiroki Totoki and Chairman Kenichiro Yoshida

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Lin Tao, the incoming Sony Group Chief Financial Officer, has been described by insiders as a global talent who has a deep understanding of business. (Sony Interactive Entertainment)

RYO SATO

TOKYO -- When Sony Group announced a leadership reshuffle, it was not the choice of President Hiroki Totoki taking over the role of CEO as well that got heads to turn. Instead, the promotion of Lin Tao as chief financial officer, marking the first time a woman was chosen for that position at the group, caught the attention of executives.

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