Kaz Hirai

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kaz Hirai
Occupation	Businessman
Date Of Birth	Dec 22, 1960(1960-12-22)
Age	64
Birthplace	Suginami
Country	Japan
Birth City	Tokyo
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Kaz Hirai Biography

Kaz Hirai is one of the most popular and richest Businessman who was born on December 22, 1960 in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan.

Kazuo “Kaz” Hirai (平井 一夫 , Hirai Kazuo, born December 22, 1960) is a Japanese businessman. He is best known as the former chairman of Sony Corporation, serving from April 2018 to June 2019, as well as president and CEO from April 2012 to April 2018. He also served as a board member of Sony Computer Entertainment and chairman and co-CEO of Sony Entertainment. He was noted by Entertainment Weekly as one of the most powerful executives in the entertainment industry. He led the Sony Computer Entertainment division between 2007 and 2012, and then became president and CEO of Sony on April 1,

2012. Under his reign as CEO, Sony experienced a resurgence during the 2010s. On April 1, 2018, Hirai stepped down as president and CEO, becoming chairman of Sony Corporation. He fully retired from Sony on June 18, 2019, otherwise remaining as a senior adviser to the company.

Kazuo Hirai began his career with Sony Music Entertainment Japan in 1984, starting out in CBS/Sony Inc.’s (now Sony Music Entertainment Japan) marketing department. Afterwards, he became the head of Sony’s international business affairs department. He then moved to Sony Music Japan’s New York office, leading the marketing of Sony Music Japan artists in the U.S.

Kaz Hirai Net Worth

Kaz Hirai is one of the richest Businessman from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kaz Hirai 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kazuo Hirai was born on December 22, 1960 in Tokyo, Japan, where he attended the American School in Japan. Between 1973 and 1976, Hirai attended Valley Park Middle School in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The son of a wealthy banker, Hirai often traveled with his father across the world to California, New York, Canada, and around Japan—a trait which Hirai noted to be a major factor in his later multi-continental business success.

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Who is Kaz Hirai Dating?

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On April 1, 2011, Hirai was promoted to representative corporate executive officer and executive deputy president of Sony Corporation. He oversaw the Consumer Products & Services Group. Hirai was speculated to become the successor to Howard Stringer, the current sitting president and CEO of Sony Corporation, who was then expected to step down in 2013.

Facts & Trivia

Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Businessman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Kaz Hirai celebrates birthday on December 22 of every year.

On February 2, 2018, Sony announced that Hirai will be stepping down as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2018, to be replaced by CFO Kenichiro Yoshida. Hirai remained as the company’s chairman and served on the board of directors to help the company transition to leadership under Yoshida.

Top Facts about Kaz Hirai

1. Kaz Hirai is a Japanese businessman and former CEO of Sony.
2. He was born on December 22, 1960 in Tokyo, Japan.
3. Hirai joined Sony in 1984 and worked his way up the ranks.
4. He led the successful turnaround of Sony’s gaming division.
5. In 2012, he became CEO of Sony Corporation.
6. Under his leadership, Sony focused on profitable businesses like gaming and entertainment.
7. Hirai retired as CEO in April 2018 but remains with the company as chairman.
8. He is known for his strategic vision and ability to adapt to changing markets.
9. Hirai has received numerous awards for his contributions to the tech industry.
10. He is considered one of Japan’s most influential business leaders.

What is the net worth of the CEO of Sony?

Net Worth: $40 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Businessperson
Nationality:| Japan

Who is the CEO of Sony in 2012?

Sony names Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO; Sir Howard Stringer to become Chairman of the Board of Directors. TOKYO, Japan – Sony Corporation (“Sony”) today announced that Kazuo Hirai has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2012.

Is Sony richer than Microsoft?

Microsoft has a market cap over $2 trillion. Sony’s is about $150 billion.

Who owns Sony?

Sony Group

Who is CEO of Sony India?

Sunil Nayyer (2018–)