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| '''Jack Tretton''' is the former ] and ] of ]. He is currently a member of the advisory board for Genotaur, an ] ]. | '''Jack Tretton''' is the former ] and ] of ]. He is currently a member of the advisory board for Genotaur, an ] ]. | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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After graduating from ], Tretton was a territory manager for ] from 1983 through 1985.<ref name="MCV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/features/238/MCV-LEGENDS-Jack-Tretton |title=MCV LEGENDS - Jack Tretton |date=April 22, 2008 |work=MCV |publisher=Intent Media |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5n2MEVOzs |archivedate=January 24, 2010 |accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref> In 1986 he joined ] as the vice president of sales until 1991, when he joined ] and became general manager of JVC's game division until early 1995.<ref name="MCV"/> | ||
| After joining the Sony Corporation in March 1995, Tretton was a member of the team that founded ] in September of that year.<ref name="MCV"/> He was involved in the development and publishing of the PlayStation, ], ] ], ], ], and ].<ref name="MCV"/> | |||
| Tretton joined Sony in March 1995 and was part of the team that created the original ] and was involved in the development and publishing of all major Sony consoles and handhelds.<ref name="MCV"/> In November 2006, Tretton was promoted to president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, succeeding ] who became president and ] of Sony Computer Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://us.playstation.com/corporate/about/press-release/368.html |title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Elevates Jack Tretton to President and CEO, Kaz Hirai Named President and Group COO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |accessdate=2015-07-01 |date=2006-11-30}}</ref> Following his appointment as president, Tretton personally presented Sony's conferences at ] from 2007 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/3/6/5478778/jack-tretton-steps-down-as-ceo-of-sony-computer-entertainment-america |title=Jack Tretton steps down as CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America |publisher=Polygon |date=2014-03-06 |accessdate=2015-07-01}}</ref> | |||
| In November 2006, Tretton was promoted to president and chief executive officer for Sony Computer Entertainment America.<ref name="MCV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/features/238/MCV-LEGENDS-Jack-Tretton |title=MCV LEGENDS - Jack Tretton |date=April 22, 2008 |work=MCV |publisher=Intent Media |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5n2MEVOzs |archivedate=January 24, 2010 |accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| Tretton presented the Sony ] conferences from 2007-2013. | |||
| In May 2010, Tretton appeared alongside ] in an Artist Spotlight video for ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/17/modnation-racers-artist-spotlight-kevin-butler-nuff-said/ |title=ModNation Racers Artist Spotlight: Kevin Butler…’Nuff said |author=Chuck Lacson |date=May 17, 2010 |publisher=] |accessdate=May 15, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| On March 6, 2014, it was announced that Tretton would step down from his position at the end of the month, citing a mutual agreement between himself and SCEA not to renew his contract. He was succeeded by ], who was previously the vice-president and chief operating officer (COO) of Sony Network Entertainment International.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/veteran-playstation-boss-jack-tretton-to-step-down/1100-6418156/|title=Veteran PlayStation boss Jack Tretton to step down|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|work=]|date=March 6, 2014|accessdate=March 6, 2014}}</ref> In late May 2014, it was announced that Tretton joined the advistory board of Genotaur, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/28/5758044/jack-tretton-sony-genotaur-ai |publisher=Polygon |date=2014-05-28 |accessdate=2015-07-01 |title=Former Sony exec Jack Tretton joins board of AI firm Genotaur}}</ref> | On March 6, 2014, it was announced that Tretton would step down from his position at the end of the month, citing a mutual agreement between himself and SCEA not to renew his contract. He was succeeded by ], who was previously the vice-president and chief operating officer (COO) of Sony Network Entertainment International.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/veteran-playstation-boss-jack-tretton-to-step-down/1100-6418156/|title=Veteran PlayStation boss Jack Tretton to step down|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|work=]|date=March 6, 2014|accessdate=March 6, 2014}}</ref> In late May 2014, it was announced that Tretton joined the advistory board of Genotaur, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/28/5758044/jack-tretton-sony-genotaur-ai |publisher=Polygon |date=2014-05-28 |accessdate=2015-07-01 |title=Former Sony exec Jack Tretton joins board of AI firm Genotaur}}</ref> | ||
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| ==Personal== | ==Personal== | ||
| Tretton was born in ], ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/sony-ceo-jack-tretton-steps-down-sony-vice-president-shawn-layden-take-over-1560118 |title=Sony CEO Jack Tretton Steps Down; Sony Vice President Shawn Layden To Take Over |date=2014-03-07 |accessdate=2015-07-01 |publisher=International Business Times}}</ref> Tretton works with the ] in ], ] – which is affiliated with the ]. He works with the hospital’s administration to provide the children with PlayStations and games.<ref name="MCV"/> | Tretton was born in ], ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/sony-ceo-jack-tretton-steps-down-sony-vice-president-shawn-layden-take-over-1560118 |title=Sony CEO Jack Tretton Steps Down; Sony Vice President Shawn Layden To Take Over |date=2014-03-07 |accessdate=2015-07-01 |publisher=International Business Times}}</ref> He graduated from Providence College in 1983 with a ] in marketing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacktretton |title=Jack Tretton |publisher=LinkedIn |accessdate=2015-07-01}}</ref> Tretton works with the ] in ], ] – which is affiliated with the ]. He works with the hospital’s administration to provide the children with PlayStations and games.<ref name="MCV"/> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:28, 2 July 2015
| Jack Tretton | |
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| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Former President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America |
| Term | 2006-2014 |
| Successor | Shawn Layden |
Jack Tretton is the former president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. He is currently a member of the advisory board for Genotaur, an artificial intelligence startup.
Career
After graduating from Providence College, Tretton was a territory manager for Duracell from 1983 through 1985. In 1986 he joined Activision as the vice president of sales until 1991, when he joined JVC Musical Industries and became general manager of JVC's game division until early 1995.
Tretton joined Sony in March 1995 and was part of the team that created the original PlayStation and was involved in the development and publishing of all major Sony consoles and handhelds. In November 2006, Tretton was promoted to president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, succeeding Kaz Hirai who became president and COO of Sony Computer Entertainment. Following his appointment as president, Tretton personally presented Sony's conferences at E3 from 2007 to 2013.
On March 6, 2014, it was announced that Tretton would step down from his position at the end of the month, citing a mutual agreement between himself and SCEA not to renew his contract. He was succeeded by Shawn Layden, who was previously the vice-president and chief operating officer (COO) of Sony Network Entertainment International. In late May 2014, it was announced that Tretton joined the advistory board of Genotaur, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup.
Professional reputation
Tretton had been known for making a number of controversial comments, which detractors claim are belittling and uninformed, including referring to the Wii as a "lollipop" and the Xbox 360 an "unreliable cook." Most recently, in touting Sony's portable gaming device, the PlayStation Vita, Tretton noted that the competing Nintendo 3DS provides a "Game Boy experience", claiming adults would not want to be seen using one.
Our view of the 'Game Boy experience' is that it's a great babysitting tool, something young kids do on airplanes, but no self-respecting twenty-something is going to be sitting on an airplane with one of those. He's too old for that.
— Jack Tretton
Despite his comments in 2011, he later stated on February 22, 2012 (North American launch of the Vita) that he's "a believer in a rising tide lifting all boats," and that "a successful Nintendo or a successful gaming industry is good for anybody that's in the gaming business."
Personal
Tretton was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Providence College in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in marketing. Tretton works with the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, California – which is affiliated with the Stanford University School of Medicine. He works with the hospital’s administration to provide the children with PlayStations and games.
References
- ^ "MCV LEGENDS - Jack Tretton". MCV. Intent Media. April 22, 2008. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
- "Sony Computer Entertainment America Elevates Jack Tretton to President and CEO, Kaz Hirai Named President and Group COO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc". Sony Computer Entertainment America. 2006-11-30. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- "Jack Tretton steps down as CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America". Polygon. 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- Makuch, Eddie (March 6, 2014). "Veteran PlayStation boss Jack Tretton to step down". Gamespot. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Former Sony exec Jack Tretton joins board of AI firm Genotaur". Polygon. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- Vicious Sid (July 17, 2007). "Sony's Jack Tretton: Wii is a "lollipop", 360 an "unreliable cook"". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2010-10-03. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
- Tom Goldman (April 8, 2011). "Sony: Nintendo Handhelds Aren't for Self-Respecting Adults". The Escapist. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
- "Sony's Jack Tretton Talks PlayStation Vita - IGN". Uk.ps3.ign.com. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- "Sony CEO Jack Tretton Steps Down; Sony Vice President Shawn Layden To Take Over". International Business Times. 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- "Jack Tretton". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2015-07-01.