Recently, Sony Group announced senior personnel adjustments, and PS executive Lin Tao (Lin Tao) was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the first time that Sony Group has held this position by a woman.

Sony has experienced some important leadership changes in recent months.The current president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer Hiroki Inohiko will serve as only the president and CEO of Sony Group starting from April 1, 2025.In addition, Sony's gaming department has also been promoted to Hideaki Nishino to president and CEO, who previously served as CEO with PlayStation department Hermen Hulst.

Sony is confident that Tao Lin will become the group's first female chief financial officer.Tao Lin joined Sony in 2000 and initially participated in the PS and mobile gaming departments.Becoming Sony Interactive Entertainment’s senior vice president in 2021, playing a key role in Sony’s multiple major acquisitions, including a $3.7 billion acquisition of Bungie.Tao Lin has performed well in the restructuring of Sony Interactive Entertainment, which makes her an ideal candidate for Sony's leadership role.

Yuki Toshima said: "We have a diverse talent and business area, and by integrating them we can create something completely new."Tao Lin's promotion not only reflects Sony's commitment to diversity, but may also pave the way for her to become the group president in the future.