To say that Sony’s had a rough year last year, let a lone the past decade would be an understatement. To also say that all of this has been the fault of their current CEO and President Sir Howard Stringer would also be unfair. The man whose been hard at working at revitalizing Sony’s TV division and putting together their digital strategy with Music and Video Unlimited is reportedly stepping down as President while Kazuo Hirai is takes overs. Kaz who is currently deputy president currently heads the group’s consumer businesses and prior to this lead the PlayStation division. Meetings are expected to take place next month, in order for a vote to go through and confirm the changes.

Just in November, Sir Howard Stringer denied any reports of him stepping down, insisting that he would fight for his position. It is believed that Stringer will remain chairman and chief executive officer after the transition.

Discuss:

Do you think Sir Howard Stringer is to blame for Sony’s troubles and by replacing him, Sony’s prospects will be better or are Sony’s troubles beyond one man?

[Via Reuters]