Kaz Hirai
aka:
Kazuo Hirai
Moby ID: 54407
Biography edit · view history
Kazuo (Kaz) Hirai is President and Group COO of SCEI since 1st December 2006, having replaced Ken Kutaragi.
Prior to that, he was President and CEO of SCEA. During his tenure at Sony Computer Entertainment America, Hirai was actively involved in the launch of the original PlayStation, as well as the 2000 launch of the PlayStation 2. In August 2002, Hirai again led the company into new frontiers with the introduction of the Network Adaptor, the company’s foray into online gaming.
Hirai joined Sony Computer Entertainment America in August 1995, with responsibility for the operational management of the company under the former president. Before that, Hirai worked in Sony Music Japan’s New York office coordinating the marketing of Sony Music Japan artists in the U.S. Hirai began his career with CBS/Sony Inc. (now Sony Music Entertainment Japan) in April 1984 where he was instrumental in the marketing coordination of international music in Japan and later headed the international business affairs department.
Hirai received his bachelor of liberal arts degree from the International Christian University in Tokyo.
Credited on 231 games
Displaying most recent · View all
| Gran Turismo 7 (2022, PlayStation 5) | Special Thanks |
| LocoRoco: Remastered (2017, PlayStation 4) | We would like to thank |
| MLB The Show 16 (2016, PlayStation 4) | Thanks – Sony Computer Entertainment America Management Team |
| Guns Up! (2015, PlayStation 4) | Thanks |
| MLB 15: The Show (2015, PlayStation 4) | Thanks – Sony Computer Entertainment America Management Team |
| MLB 14: The Show (2014, PlayStation 4) | Thanks – Sony Computer Entertainment America Management Team |
| inFAMOUS: Second Son (2014, PlayStation 4) | We would like to thank |
| Doki-Doki Universe (2013, PlayStation 4) | We would like to thank |
| Gran Turismo 6 (2013, PlayStation 3) | Executive Producer |
| Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus (2013, PlayStation 3) | We would like to thank |
| MLB 13: The Show (2013, PS Vita) | Thanks – Sony Computer Entertainment America Management Team |
| Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (2012, PlayStation 3) | We would like to thank each individual at SCE for their contributions, support and dedication to the success of The Ratchet Collection with special recognition to the Executive Management team including: |
| PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (2012, PlayStation 3) | The Santa Monica Studio would like to thank the following individuals |
| LittleBigPlanet Karting (2012, PlayStation 3) | Special Thanks |
| Resistance: Burning Skies (2012, PS Vita) | We would like to thank each individual at SCE for their contributions, support and dedication to the success of Resistance: Burning Skies with special recognition to the Executive Management team including: |
| Unit 13 (2012, PS Vita) | We would like to thank |
| MLB 12: The Show (2012, PlayStation 3) | Thanks – Sony Computer Entertainment America Management Team |
| Uncharted: Golden Abyss (2011, PS Vita) | Special Thanks |
| Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (2011, PlayStation 3) | Extra Special Thanks - Executive Management Team |
| inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood (2011, PlayStation 3) | Special Thanks |
[ full credits ]
Frequent Collaborators
People- 217 games with Jack Tretton
- 199 games with Riley R. Russell III
- 188 games with Shuhei Yoshida
- 185 games with Ritchard Markelz
- 171 games with Glenn Nash
- 169 games with Eric Ippolito
- 146 games with Jim Bass
- 137 games with Andrew House
- 135 games with Susan Nourai Panico
- 117 games with Jack Siler
Companies
- 215 games with Sony Interactive...
- 134 games with Sony Interactive...
- 63 games with Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
- 26 games with 989 Studios
- 17 games with Sony Interactive...
- 17 games with Sony San Diego Studio
- 16 games with Insomniac Games, Inc.
- 16 games with Sony Hellas A.E.E.
- 15 games with SoftClub
- 15 games with GameWizz Digital Entertainment
Contribute
Add your expertise to help preserve video game history! You can submit a correction or add the following: