Sony announced on Wednesday that Kazui Hirai is being appointed as its president and CEO, effective April 1. Current Chairman, CEO and President Howard Stringer will become the chairman of the board of directors in June. Sony has had a turbulent year, including several incidents in which it had to defend its systems from hackers, so a switch in leadership might help the company find a smoother road. Stringer recommended that Hirai — currently executive deputy president — succeed him as president and CEO.
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Sony Installs New Chief in Quest for Identity
Posted by: Rob Spiegel February 1, 2012 01:30 PMSony announced on Wednesday that Kazui Hirai is being appointed as its president and CEO, effective April 1. Current Chairman, CEO and President Howard Stringer will become the chairman of the board of directors in June. Sony has had a turbulent year, including several incidents in which it had to defend its systems from hackers, so a switch in leadership might help the company find a smoother road. Stringer recommended that Hirai — currently executive deputy president — succeed him as president and CEO.