Sony chief financial officer to lead electronic giant as president

Sony has appointed a veteran executive as its president to lead the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate through times of change (Daniel Krason/Alamy/PA)

Sony has appointed a veteran executive as its president to lead the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate through times of change.

Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s chief financial officer, will become president and chief operating officer, Sony said in a statement.