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Sony CEO Kaz Hirai Stepping Down
Hirai will become chairman, a largely honorary role at Japanese companies, while Kenichiro Yoshida will take over as president and CEO.
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Sony Corp. CEO Says There’s Been Increased “Urgency” to Boost Film Unit Profits
Profitability is below forecasts, acknowledged CEO Kaz Hirai, but he reiterated, "Pictures remains an important business for Sony."
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Names Tony Vinciquerra New CEO
He replaces Michael Lynton, who left the Hollywood studio in February.
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MIPCOM: Sony CEO Says “There’s More Good Television Programming Than Ever Before”
Just trust in the power of "Kando," or a wow factor that stimulates an emotional response from viewers, Kazuo Hirai, the boss of the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant, tells his Cannes audience.
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MIPCOM: Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai to Give Mastermind Keynote
The conglomerate's boss will address industry attendees at the TV confab in Cannes on Oct. 17.
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Sony Corp. CEO: Film Studio Shake-up Will Take “Two to Three Years to Produce Results”
Kaz Hirai spoke about his expectations for hit movies from the studio under the management of Tom Rothman.
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Sony Stock Jumps 12 Percent on Strong Results
The company's stock surged Thursday in Tokyo after posting its best quarterly results in seven years on Wednesday.
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Sony’s Kazuo Hirai Accepts Lifetime Achievement Technology and Engineering Emmy
"I can assure you, you all had a better holiday season than I did," quipped the Sony CEO upon receiving the award from MPAA president Chris Dodd.
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Sony Hack: Sony Corp. CEO Kazuo Hirai Thanks Employees During a Visit to the Studio’s Lot
Hirai said he looked forward to the studio "emerging from this experience stronger than ever"
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Sony Damage Assessment: Whom the Hack Has Hurt Most
Can Michael Lynton and Amy Pascal survive? Perhaps yes, say insiders, as the studio attempts to move past 'The Interview' and Obama's actions draw new ire
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