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SamuelRSmith on 29 June 2011
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Crazymann said:
SamuelRSmith said:
Stringer should step down, anyway. He's not exactly been Sony's grand saviour, the company is still very much stuck in the 90s, in many regards. I'm also worried that he's giving a stale impression of Western CEOs to Japanese share-holders, and if there's one thing Japan doesn't need right now, is a reversal in terms of opening up its businesses to foreign influences.


I don't necessarily agree that Stringer should step down.  Firstly, NO executive could prevent the hacker attacks, and - while Sony has its problems like any other company - they are making inroads in some respects.  Plus, who would you suggest as a replacement? Mr. Riiiiiiiidge Racer?  Crazy Ken?  Stringer may not be the end-all-be-all of CEO's, but he isn't bad.

Playstation. Ericsson. Vaio. Walkman. These are all brands that either used to be the biggest in their industry, or one of. They have all diminished in popularity, and Stringer has done little to reverse this. The company is still very much composed of separate parts. I hear Bravia is a loss-incurring division (though, don't quote me on this). Going into the future, Sony is heavily invested in 3D technologies... which may, or may not kick off (and, even if it does, there's no guarantee Sony will be the main beneficiary from this). Hacking aside, it's online services are disjointed. From what I can think of, it's most successful elements are its movie and music businesses... according to the article, Sony Pictures has been struggling, recently. And the music industry isn't a safe one to be in, at the moment.

Sony has a lot of problems, but it's not doomed. But it needs a dynamic and reforming CEO, Stringer hasn't proved that he's enough. Actually, Kaz could be a good choice.... he's managed to turn it around for the Playstation division, in recent years. He might have some good ideas for the company, too.