Sony picks Stringer as its 1st non-Japanese CEO

Sony picks Stringer as its 1st non-Japanese CEO

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Vice Chairman Howard Stringer (2nd from R), who was named as its next chairman and group chief executive officer on March 7, joins hands with other company executives in Tokyo the same day. Stringer will replace Nobuyuki Idei (2nd from L), making him the first non-Japanese to head a major Japanese electronics firm. Sony also appointed Executive Deputy President Ryoji Chubachi (C) as president, replacing Kunitake Ando (L). At right is Corporate Executive Officer Katsumi Ihara, who was named representative corporate executive Officer.

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