Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications, commented on today’s announcement: “Dennis has been instrumental in defining and developing Sony’s smartphone offering and the transition from feature phones to the Xperia smartphone portfolio. His expertise in operations and product development in close cooperation with our customers will contribute to Sony Mobile’s future success.”

Dennis van Schie said: “Xperia smartphones are a vital element of Sony’s convergence strategy. Sony Mobile will continue to deliver outstanding hardware and iconic design, accompanied by a strong ecosystem of content and services, to offer unrivaled connected entertainment experiences.”

Dennis van Schie will be based in London, UK. A Dutch native, he holds a MSc in mechanical engineering from the Technical University Delft, Netherlands and a MBA from IMD Lausanne, Switzerland.

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About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com