Sony’s Kaz Hirai consolidates power as likely CEO successor to Howard Stringer

Sony’s in the midst of yet another realignment this morning. Most notable is the promotion of Kazuo “Kaz” Hirai to Representative Corporate Executive Officer and Executive Deputy President, effective as of April 1st. The change in title also carries new responsibilities for Sony’s Consumer Products & Services Group putting Kaz in charge of all of Sony’s consumer electronics businesses including TV, audio / video, imaging, PC, gaming, and mobile in addition to overseeing Sony’s global sales and marketing, common software platforms, and design operations. The move makes Kaz the number one candidate to replace Howard Stringer , the 69 year old boss from Wales, who is expected to step down in 2013. Continue reading Sony’s Kaz Hirai consolidates power as likely CEO successor to Howard Stringer Sony’s Kaz Hirai consolidates power as likely CEO successor to Howard Stringer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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