SCE Worldwide Studios President Phil Harrison resigns

Written By Michael 77 days ago
News Category: Industry News
Relevant Consoles: : PlayStation : PlayStation 2 : PlayStation 3 : PlayStation Portable

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Tokyo, February 25, 2008 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that Phil Harrison, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), will resign from Sony Computer Entertainment Group as of February 29, 2008. Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO of SCEI, will immediately assume responsibilities as president of SCE WWS, in addition to his current duties.

Prior to the launch of the original PlayStation, Phil Harrison joined Sony Electronics Publishing, Ltd. in 1992, which later evolved into Sony computer Entertainment Europe, and since then, he has made a tremendous contribution to the company playing a strategic role in the launch of four PlayStation platforms, as well as building strong relationships with game developers and publishers throughout the world. Since his appointment to the position of president, SCE WWS, Harrison applied his considerable skill, knowledge and expertise to lead SCE Group’s first party game development as well as aggressively pursuing the development of new online entertainment experiences.

"As one of the founding members of SCE, Phil played a key role in the development and growth of the PlayStation business and our industry," said Kazuo Hirai. "It is sad to see him departing from SCE, but I wish to express my gratitude for his many invaluable contributions and also wish Phil the very best of luck in his future endeavors."

"The past 15 years at Sony Computer Entertainment has been the defining journey of my life so far," said Phil Harrison. "I am grateful to all the PlayStation family for their incredible support, guidance and friendship. It has been a privilege to serve as part of the team and be inspired by them on a daily basis. I am so proud of everything PlayStation has achieved and will continue to support its future in every way I can."

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Tags : Kazuo Hirai : phil harrison : playstation 2 : PlayStation 3 : playstation portable : PSone : Resignation : SCE : Sony : Sony Computer Entertainment : Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. : Sony Electronics Publishing, Ltd

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By: dragongee On: 08:17 Feb 25th, 2008 Offline	hes off to microsoft :lol: hmm be interesting to see where he goes...
By: Evren On: 08:20 Feb 25th, 2008 Offline	nah, he's off to Nintendo. *giggle* Thats pretty interesting.... I wonder where's he's going to wander off to.
By: ApplesauceNinja On: 07:17 Feb 25th, 2008 Offline	I can't wait to see him pimping the 360. It's coming. Just wait for it.
By: Dragonfly On: 03:08 Feb 26th, 2008 Offline	I was going to make a rather tasteless joke that Phil Harrison might head to Atari, and end up killing another company, but apparently there's rumour going around that a move to Atari is exactly what he has planned...
By: Evren On: 06:40 Feb 26th, 2008 Offline	Michael;43704 I was going to make a rather tasteless joke that Phil Harrison might head to Atari, and end up killing another company, but apparently there's rumour going around that a move to Atari is exactly what he has planned... But Atari is cursed!! We all know that!!!

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