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Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia chief Atsushi Morita has retired

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Japan Asia president and SIE corporate director Atsushi Morita has retired at 60 years of age.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

October 1, 2019

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Newsbrief: Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Japan Asia president and SIE corporate director Atsushi Morita has retired at 60 years of age. 

The company broke the news in a press release (translated by Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki), and has already named current SIE CFO Kazuhiko Takeda as the new corporate director - though it's still unclear who'll be taking on the role of SIE Japan Asia president. 

It's the second notable departure in days at SIE, with company veteran Shawn Layden also ending his tenure at the firm after over 30 years.

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Chris Kerr

Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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