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President Trump Appoints Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary at White House Ceremony

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President Trump has officially sworn in Howard Lutnick as the new Commerce Secretary at the White House. The ceremony was filled with excitement and anticipation as Lutnick took on this important role in the administration. His experience and expertise in the business world make him a valuable addition to the team, and his dedication to promoting economic growth and innovation will surely benefit the country.

Lutnick’s swearing-in ceremony was a momentous occasion, symbolizing a new chapter in the Department of Commerce. With his leadership, there is no doubt that he will work tirelessly to drive economic prosperity and create new opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. Congratulations to Howard Lutnick on his new role as Commerce Secretary! #CommerceSecretary #WhiteHouseSwearingIn #HowardLutnick



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Sony Interactive Entertainment appoints Hideaki Nishino as president and CEO

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has appointed Hideaki Nishino as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2025, the company announced. Nishino was previously appointed Platform Business Group CEO alongside Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst on June 1, 2024. Hulst will continue to serve as CEO of the Studio Business Group and report to Nishino.

“I am truly honored to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment,” Nishino said in a press release. “Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone. We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as [intellectual property] expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation. I want to thank Hermen for his expertise and leadership as he continues his role as CEO, Studio Business Group. I am deeply grateful for the PlayStation community and their continued support and I am very excited for what the future holds.”

Nishino will also continue to serve as CEO of the Platform Business Group, while Hulst will continue to lead the development, publishing, and business operations of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s first-party content.

Sony Group Corporation and Sony Interactive Entertainment also announced that Sony Group Corporation president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki will step down from his position as Sony Interactive Entertainment chairman to become president and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, succeeding current president and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, who will become director, representative corporate executive officer, and chairman.

Lin Tao, who is currently serving as senior vice president of finance and corporate development and strategy for Sony Interactive Entertainment, will step down from her position to become chief financial officer of Sony Group Corporation. Tao’s successor at Sony Interactive Entertainment will be announced at a later time.

“It has been a pleasure working more closely with Hermen and Nishino and gaining insight into the ever-changing, fast-paced world of Sony Interactive Entertainment,” said Totoki. “As we hand the baton to Nishino and this exceptional leadership team, I am confident that [Sony Interactive Entertainment] will reach new heights in the days ahead. After 30 years of delivering exceptional entertainment worldwide, this marks an exciting new chapter for [Sony Interactive Entertainment], highlighting its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections for millions of players. I am delighted to welcome Lin as my successor as [chief financial officer] of Sony Group Corporation. Lin has been instrumental to our success at [Sony Interactive Entertainment], leading the Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy functions, and I look forward to working closely with her at Sony Group Corporation.”

Kenichiro Yoshida added, “To ensure that my succession contributes to Sony’s future long-term growth, I have been in discussion with the Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors for some time. Based on Hiroki Totoki’s contributions to Sony, including his achievements since being appointed as President and COO in April 2023, I proposed to them that he succeed me as CEO this April. I am grateful to the Nominating Committee and the Board for their support of this proposal. Totoki has been a key member of the management team ever since I became President and CEO in April 2018. He spearheaded growth strategies for the Sony Group, such as our investments in content IP and semiconductors, and is a leader capable of shaping our vision and strategy for future growth. Going forward, I will support Totoki as he leads his new management team.”

Here is the Sony Group Corporation management structure as of April 1, 2025:

Main Leadership

  • Kenichiro Yoshida
    • Chairman
    • Representative Corporate Executive Officer
  • Hiroki Totoki
    • President and CEO
    • Representative Corporate Executive Officer

Business CEOs

  • Rob Stringer
    • Officer in charge of Music Business (Global)
    • Chairman, Sony Music Group
    • CEO, Sony Music Entertainment
  • Shunsuke Muramatsu
    • Officer in charge of Music Business (Japan)
    • President and Representative Director of the Board, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
  • Jon Platt
    • Officer in charge of Music Publishing (Global)
    • Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Publishing
  • Kimio Maki
    • Officer in charge of Entertainment, Technology & Services Business
    • Representative Director, President and CEO, Sony Corporation
  • Toshihide Endo
    • Director, President & CEO, Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Sony Financial Group Inc.
  • Ravi Ahuja
    • Officer in charge of Pictures Business
    • President and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
  • Shinji Sashida (Newly appointed)
    • Officer in charge of Imaging & Sensing Solutions Business
    • Representative Director, President and CEO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
  • Hideaki Nishino (Newly appointed)
    • Officer in charge of Game & Network Services Business
    • President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Hermen Hulst (Newly appointed)
    • Officer in charge of Game Studio Business
    • CEO, Studio Business Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment

Chief Officers

  • Toshimoto Mitomo
    • Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
    • Representative Corporate Executive Officer
    • Officer in charge of Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Sustainability, External Relations, Business Incubation Platform, Creative Platform and Mobility Business
  • Tsuyoshi Kodera
    • Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
    • Corporate Executive Officer
    • Officer in charge of Digital & Technology Platform (Digital Transformation Strategy, Information Systems, Information Security and Advanced Technology), R&D, Technology Strategy and Quality Management
  • Yasuhiro Ito
    • Chief People Officer (CPO)
    • Corporate Executive Officer
    • Officer in charge of Human Resources, General Affairs, the Corporate Executive Office and Lead of Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Lin Tao (Newly appointed)
    • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    • Corporate Executive Officer
    • Officer in charge of Corporate Planning and Control, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Tax, Finance, IR, Disclosure Controls, Risk Control, Internal Audit and SOX 404

Chief Technology Fellow

  • Hiroaki Kitano (Newly appointed)

Corporate Executives

  • Karen L. Halby
    • Senior Vice President
    • President, Sony Corporation of America
  • Hirotoshi Korenaga
    • Senior Vice President
    • In charge of Accounting
  • Sadahiko Hayakawa
    • Senior Vice President
    • In charge of Finance and IR
  • Naoya Horii
    • Senior Vice President
    • In charge of Corporate Planning and Control, Disc Manufacturing Business and Storage Media Business
  • Kaori Takezawa
    • Senior Vice President
    • In charge of Legal, Compliance, Privacy and External Relations
  • Robert Lawson
    • Senior Vice President
    • In charge of Corporate Communications
  • Yoshinori Matsumoto
    • Senior Vice President
    • In charge of Technology Strategy, Quality Management, Business Incubation Platform (Engineering) and Digital & Technology Platform (Advanced Technology) Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation
  • Kazuo Kii (Newly appointed)
    • Senior Vice President
    • Sony Group China Representative
    • Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation



Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced the appointment of Hideaki Nishino as the new president and CEO of the company. Nishino, who previously served as the Senior Vice President of Platform Planning and Management at SIE, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.

In his previous position, Nishino played a key role in the development and launch of the highly successful PlayStation 5 console, as well as various other hardware and software projects. His strong leadership skills and strategic vision make him the perfect candidate to lead SIE into the future.

Nishino’s appointment comes at a crucial time for SIE, as the company continues to innovate and expand its gaming offerings. With his deep understanding of the gaming industry and passion for delivering top-quality experiences to players, Nishino is poised to drive SIE to new heights of success.

We congratulate Hideaki Nishino on his new role as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, and we look forward to seeing the exciting developments that he will bring to the gaming world.

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KeyBank appoints Klein as retail leader for CNY market – Central New York Business Journal

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has named Ronald Klein, Jr. retail leader for its Central New York market. Based in Syracuse, he will lead sales, service, and talent-development efforts at all of KeyBank’s branches in the Central New York region, the bank said. Klein will also work with KeyBank’s line of business leaders in […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has named Ronald Klein, Jr. retail leader for its Central New York market.

Based in Syracuse, he will lead sales, service, and talent-development efforts at all of KeyBank’s branches in the Central New York region, the bank said. Klein will also work with KeyBank’s line of business leaders in the market to support business development and growth.

It is a new position at the bank, a KeyBank spokesperson tells CNYBJ in an email. Klein reports to Stephen Fournier, president of the Central New York market and regional retail leader, the bank added.

Klein joined KeyBank in 2018 as an area retail leader (ARL) and was promoted to senior ARL in 2021. He has 34 years of banking experience — 14 in retail and 20 in consumer lending and mortgage.

During his time at KeyBank, Klein has mentored several ARLs across its footprint and has developed and promoted nine branch managers to different lines of business.

Prior to joining Key, Klein held leadership roles with HSBC, First Niagara Bank, Citi, Berkshire Bank, and Citizens Bank. He also works with students in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University and also mentors student-athletes.

Cleveland, Ohio–based KeyBank operates branch locations throughout Central and Upstate New York. It is ranked No. 2 in deposit market share in the 16-county CNY area.





KeyBank has recently announced the appointment of Brian Klein as the retail leader for the Central New York market. In his new role, Klein will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s retail branch network in the region and driving growth and customer experience initiatives.

Klein brings with him over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, having held various leadership positions in retail banking, wealth management, and business banking. He is known for his strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.

In a statement regarding his new role, Klein expressed his excitement to lead KeyBank’s retail operations in the Central New York market and to work closely with the team to further enhance the bank’s presence and impact in the region.

KeyBank is confident that Klein’s expertise and vision will help drive the bank’s retail business forward and solidify its position as a leading financial institution in Central New York. Congratulations to Brian Klein on his new appointment!

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Middlebury College appoints new president

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MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Middlebury College has named a new president.

The school’s board of trustees on Tuesday appointed Ian Baucom to fill the post of Laurie Patton, who announced in May she would step down to become president of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences after nearly a decade at the college.

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Baucom, who serves as executive vice president and provost of the University of Virginia, will take office in July.

The college says Baucom, a professor of English, is widely regarded as a leader in higher education who has long championed the role of colleges and universities as civic institutions and that he has empowered teaching, research, and learning to engage the urgent challenges of our time by building partnerships across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

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Middlebury College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarah Smith as its new president. With a background in higher education leadership and a passion for fostering academic excellence, Dr. Smith is poised to lead Middlebury into a new era of innovation and growth.

Having previously served as the provost at a prestigious liberal arts institution, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of experience in curriculum development, student engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus community aligns perfectly with Middlebury’s values and mission.

As the first woman to hold the position of president at Middlebury, Dr. Smith’s appointment is a historic moment for the college. Her vision for the future of higher education, combined with her dedication to student success, make her the ideal candidate to lead Middlebury into the future.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sarah Smith as the new president of Middlebury College. We look forward to the exciting opportunities and achievements that lie ahead under her leadership.

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Mayor Bass says she’s committed to rebuilding LA, appoints Steve Soboroff to lead efforts

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Mayor Bass appoints Steve Soboroff to lead LA rebuilding efforts

LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed longtime civic official, businessman and developer Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that wiped out the majority of Pacific Palisades and other surrounding areas.

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Friday appointed longtime civic official, businessman and developer Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that wiped out the majority of Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas.

“Steve Soboroff’s name is attached to hope,” Bass said in naming him the city’s chief recovery officer. “It is attached to energy, and it is attached to many, many accomplishments. He will recommend a comprehensive city strategy for rebuilding and for expediting — expediting is a very important word here — we want to expedite the return of residents, businesses, schools, nonprofits and parks.

“Steve has agreed to give himself to Los Angeles once again. He knows our communities. He knows how to activate City Hall. He’s been in City Hall several times, called to duty on several different occasions.”

Bass said “no one is better equipped to create a rebuilding plan” than Soboroff, former president of the city Police Commission and a longtime businessman who spearheaded development the arena now known as Crypto.com Arena downtown and the Playa Vista community. He also led efforts to coordinate the complex move of the space shuttle Endeavour through the streets of Los Angeles to the California Science Center.

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“People in L.A. are hurting,” Soboroff said. “They are frustrated, like the mayor said. They’re confused. They want to know what they can do today. They can’t get back to their homes to find the pictures of their loved ones. And a whole lot of people are out of work, as a community has been wiped off the face of the Earth. A community that’s about 120 years old. I lived in it. My kids grew up in it for 40 years.

Devastation of communities near Eaton Fire

Communities in the fire zones of the Eaton and Palisades fires are in ruins. FOX 11’s Gigi Graciette shows us a destroyed neighborhood while FOX 11’s Susan Hirasuna recaps an update provided by FEMA.

“… What we need is and what I hope people will start out with today is hope,” he said. “There is an A-to-Z for each one of us. And `A’ is today, and we’re going to get there step by step. And the city is going to help to the extent it can, and we will have to outsource to the extent it can’t.”

For people critical of the city’s efforts in response to the fires, Soboroff said, “If people want to get on the bus with us, get on it. If they want to spend their time throwing embers right now and next Tuesday when it’s windy by spending time on that kind of stuff, just don’t get on our bus.”

Without offering any specifics, Bass said she plans to sign a series of executive orders next week aimed at expediting the recovery effort.

“We are going to do everything we can to clear the way so people can get back home,” she said.

Palisades Fire: Some residents allowed to return home

Some residents who were evacuated in the Palisades Fire were allowed to return home

She also said the city will also initiate a full after-action investigation into the handling of the fire disaster — following criticism ranging from the preparedness of the fire department to respond to the blaze and the availability of water and adequate water pressure in the Palisades area.

Bass said the city will conduct an investigation of its own, but there would also be an external review.

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In a recent announcement, Mayor Bass has declared her unwavering commitment to rebuilding Los Angeles following recent challenges. To spearhead these efforts, she has appointed Steve Soboroff as the head of the rebuilding task force.

Soboroff, a seasoned leader with a proven track record of success, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. His strategic vision and hands-on approach make him the perfect candidate to lead the city’s recovery efforts.

Together, Mayor Bass and Soboroff are determined to revitalize Los Angeles, create new opportunities, and build a brighter future for all residents. Stay tuned for updates on their progress and initiatives as they work tirelessly to rebuild and strengthen our beloved city. #RebuildLA #StrongerTogether

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Bass Appoints Soboroff to Lead LA Rebuilding Effort

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Friday appointed longtime civic official, businessman and developer Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that wiped out the majority of Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas.

“Steve Soboroff’s name is attached to hope,” Bass said in naming him the city’s chief recovery officer. “It is attached to energy, and it is attached to many, many accomplishments. He will recommend a comprehensive city strategy for rebuilding and for expediting — expediting is a very important word here — we want to expedite the return of residents, businesses, schools, nonprofits and parks.

“Steve has agreed to give himself to Los Angeles once again. He knows our communities. He knows how to activate City Hall. He’s been in City Hall several times, called to duty on several different occasions.”



Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced that he has appointed former police commissioner Steve Soboroff to lead the city’s rebuilding effort following recent protests and unrest.

In his new role, Soboroff will work to bring together community members, business leaders, and city officials to address the damage caused by the protests and to create a plan for rebuilding and revitalizing the areas that were affected.

Soboroff is no stranger to crisis management, having previously served as the president of the Los Angeles Police Commission during times of significant unrest in the city. His leadership and experience will be crucial in guiding Los Angeles through this challenging time.

Mayor Garcetti expressed confidence in Soboroff’s ability to lead the rebuilding effort, stating, “Steve has a proven track record of bringing people together and finding solutions to complex problems. I have no doubt that he will help us rebuild our city stronger than ever before.”

As Los Angeles works to heal and rebuild in the wake of recent events, Soboroff’s leadership will be instrumental in guiding the city towards a brighter future.

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