Sony CEO Hirai to step down; turnaround ally Yoshida to take helm
Under Hirai, who became CEO in 2012, the company has cut thousands of jobs and withdrawn from or cut back in areas such as PCs and TVs.
Feb 02, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
Sony swings to $1.4 bn annual profit as PlayStation sales soar
Sony posted a $1.4 billion annual profit Thursday, boosted by strong sales of its PlayStation console, but analysts warned that slowing smartphone demand could hit a lucrative business that makes key parts for mobile devices.
Apr 28, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Sony sees 25-fold profit jump by 2018 through videogames, sensors
Sony Corp aims to boost its operating profit 25-fold within three years by focusing on its more profitable image sensors, videogame and entertainment businesses, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
Feb 18, 2015, 14:05 PM IST
Sony CEO does not expect studio upheaval after cyber attack
Sony Corp Chief Executive Kazuo Hirai does not see the November cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment causing major upheaval in the studio`s business.
Jan 07, 2015, 03:35 AM IST
Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai breaks silence on hacking
Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai has broken his silence on the hacking of the corporation`s computer systems which has been blamed on North Korea, describing the attack as "vicious and malicious".
Jan 06, 2015, 21:42 PM IST
Sony to cut 15% of mobile unit staff this fiscal year
Hirai, speaking to reporters, said Sony had aimed to expand the mobile division, but was now revising its strategy.
Sep 17, 2014, 14:20 PM IST
Not thinking of splitting off entertainment business: Sony CEO
Hirai has repeatedly said since then that retaining full ownership of the entertainment unit is important for synergy across Sony.
Jun 19, 2014, 09:06 AM IST
