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My Take
I'll be honest, Kazuo Hirai is one of those leaders I can't help but root for. To me he's the guy who quietly dragged Sony back from the brink, and he did it without ever needing to be the loudest voice in the room. He came up through the PlayStation side, so there's this great mix in him: he understands the messy thrill of building products people love, but he also has the cold steadiness of someone who knows the numbers have to add up. Tokyo-born, fluent in English, totally at ease holding his own on a global stage. Very Capricorn, honestly, that patient, grind-it-out way of moving a mountain inch by inch. What gets me is how warm he seemed despite all that corporate weight. He's the kind of boss you'd actually want to follow.
Overview
Kazuo Hirai is a Japanese business executive born on December 22, 1960, in Tokyo. He is a graduate of International Christian University. Known internationally for his leadership role at Sony Corporation, he built his career in the video game sector before rising to the company's top executive ranks. He is regarded as a globally oriented leader who engaged confidently with international business audiences.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kazuo Hirai
- Name (Japanese)
- 平井一夫
- Reading
- ひらい かずお
- Born
- December 22, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat (子)
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- Entrepreneur / Business Executive
2. Background
- University
- International Christian University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kazuo Hirai born?
Born December 22, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Kazuo Hirai from?
Kazuo Hirai is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Kazuo Hirai do?
Kazuo Hirai works as Entrepreneur, Business Executive.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.