Earlier in 2019, Sony announced Kaz Hirai, who most recently served as Chairman and held a Board of Directors position, would depart the company this summer. The time has come and gone. As of June 18th, Kaz Hirai?s retirement took effect. While he has stepped down from his more prominent positions, Sony?s previous statement on the matter noted he will ?continue to provide counsel as requested by Sony?s management team, acting as Senior Advisor.?
This isn?t Hirai?s first time stepping away from a leadership position in recent memory. In February 2018, he exited his position as Sony?s President and Chief Executive Officer. By April of that same year, Kenichiro Yoshida had taken over as the company?s President and CEO. This transition placed Hirai in the roles of Chairman and Director, which he has now retired from.
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