President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, Hiroshi Kawano, is retiring from his position and the company on August 31, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.

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Since joining Sony in 1985, Kawano oversaw operations of the corporation in various capacities, such as general manager of Sony Europe and senior vice president of Consumer Sales. During his tenure at the company, spanning almost three decades, Kawano was instrumental in the launches and related product announcements of Sony’s latest console offerings, such as the PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation 4.Effective September 1, Atsushi Morita will succeed Kawano as president of SCEJ. Morita formally served Sony as vice president of administration and control. As for the rapidly approaching Tokyo Game Show, Morita will have to step into the shoes of Kawano, the usual stalwart figurehead of Sony-related announcements during the video game convention.TGS 2014 runs from September 18-21 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Centre, Chiba, Japan where Sony is expected unveil some new PS4 games . We will be in attendance to bring you all the news and videos.

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