David Reeves to retire as president of Sony Europe

Sony have announced that David Reeves, president of SCEE, is to retire in exactly 15 days from today – April 30th. Reeves first joined SCEE in 1995, so his 14 year stint is quite a long run. It was in 2003 that he was appointed President and COO of SCEE, and was then promoted to CEO 2 years later still keeping his old positions.

“David’s contribution in firmly establishing the PlayStation brand and expanding the business in Europe/PAL territories in his 14 year tenure at SCEE is immeasurable,” said Kaz “RIDDDDDDDDGE RAAAAACER!!!” Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to David for the many accomplishments he made to the PlayStation business and wish him the best luck in his future endeavours.”

“It has been a wonderful ride with PlayStation,” said David Reeves. “I never got to visit all 106 countries but managed 66. I have just two things to say on leaving: I want to thank all of those people who have supported SCEE and me personally in the past 14 years; you have been magnificent!”

“Secondly, I am going to spend my time now trying to repay society for all I have taken from it. If your children are having physics lessons at the local school or wondering why their ski instructor is very elderly, your car mechanic has a bad back, or the social worker keeps bringing you PSP games, then it could just be me! Good luck to everybody at SCEE and everybody who continues to support us.“