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Tokyo, June 25, 2012<\/strong>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has today announced the following executive appointments, effective from June 25, 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Executives Appointed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Member of the Board<\/th>\nKazuo Miura
\n Continues as EVP & CPO, Engineering & Production Platform, Division President, Peripheral Business Division VP, Development Dept. of Peripheral Business Division<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board<\/th>\nHiroshi Kawano
\n Continues as President, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board<\/th>\nAtsushi Morita
\n Continues as EVP, Administration & Control VP, Corporate Control Dept of Administration & Control VP, Production Control Dept. of Administration & Control VP, CEO Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board (part-time)<\/th>\nKazuo Hirai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditor<\/th>\nJunichi Kano
\n Continues as Auditor, Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc.
\n Auditor, Sony Customer Service (Japan) Inc.
\n Auditor, Sony Consumer Sales (Japan) Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Executives Retired<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative Director, Chairman<\/th>\nKazuo Hirai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Representative Director, Deputy President<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

Kunimasa Suzuki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board (part-time)<\/th>\nHoward Stringer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditor<\/th>\nHisayuki Akiguchi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Members of the Board of Directors and Auditors (as of June 25, 2012)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative Director, President and Group CEO<\/th>\nAndrew House<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Member of the Board<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

Kazuo Miura<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board<\/th>\nHiroshi Kawano<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board<\/th>\nAtsushi Morita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board (part-time)<\/th>\nKazuo Hirai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Member of the Board (part-time)<\/th>\nMasaru Kato<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditor<\/th>\nJunichi Kano<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditor (part-time) <\/th>\nTakemi Nagasaka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditor (part-time) <\/th>\nAtsushi Kobayashi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develop and markets the PlayStation\u00ae2 (PS2\u00ae) computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PS2\u00ae further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP\u00ae is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3\u00ae is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation\u00ae experience to open operating systems through PlayStation\u00aeSuite, a cross platform and cross device initiative. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Sony Computer Entertainment Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PlayStation, PS3, PS2 and PSP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xperia is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. “Sony Tablet” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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