Two years after guiding the company through an unprecedented email hack, Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton is leaving the company to become the chairman of the board for Snap, the company behind Snapchat.

Sony said on Friday that Mr Lynton, a 13-year Sony veteran who led both the music and entertainment group, will stay on for six months to ensure a smooth transition as Sony Corp. President and CEO Kazuo Hirai looks for a replacement.

In a statement, Mr Lynton said he had been involved with Snapchat since its early days and is choosing to focus on that company given its recent growth.