Jim Ryan
Jim Ryan is an English businessman who previously served as the president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Ryan oversaw the PlayStation business from 2019 until 2024, including the launch of the PlayStation 5.
The British exec worked at Sony’s PlayStation division for nearly 20 years, and previously served as the boss of SIE’s European business and the head of global marketing.
He’s also known for his often unpopular statements, such as in 2017 when he questioned why anyone would want to play older PlayStation games.
Jim Ryan News
PlayStation names new sole president and CEO, as Hermen Hulst takes studios role
Nishino now leads SIE, with Hermen Hulst continuing to lead the Studio Business Group
PlayStation has released a Jim Ryan digital bobblehead to celebrate his career
Ryan stepped down from his role after almost 30 years at PlayStation
Outgoing PlayStation boss Jim Ryan presented with PS1-style PS5 at thank you party
Cookies featuring Ryan's face were also served
Phil Spencer pays tribute to ‘fierce leader’ Jim Ryan following his retirement announcement
"Thank you for all you’ve done for the community over the last 30 years, Jim," says the Xbox boss
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan is stepping down
Ryan, who oversaw the launch of the PlayStation 5, will retire in March 2024
Sony says PS5 has hit 40 million sales, tracking slightly behind PS4
Sony says PS5 is now well-stocked and it's seeing "pent up demand finally being met"
Sony accidently reveals confidential Call of Duty player and revenue data
Poorly redacted documents shine a light on the importance of Call of Duty to PlayStation
Sony says cloud gaming won’t be a major part of its business before 2025
But PlayStation is “making significant investments” in cloud technology
PlayStation’s boss claims publishers ‘unanimously dislike’ Xbox Game Pass
Jim Ryan claims game firms believe Microsoft's subscription service is "value destructive"
PlayStation is using Bungie to ‘rigorously’ vet its upcoming live service games
CEO Jim Ryan says the Destiny studio has "surpassed my expectations"