Most Powerful Women Asia

Lin Tao 

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  • Title
    Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Executive Officer
  • Company/Affiliation
    Sony Group
  • Country/Territory
    Japan

In March, Lin Tao made history as Sony’s first female CFO, managing the global entertainment giant’s finance, strategy, corporate planning and investor relations. She joined Sony in 2000, and advanced through roles in its PlayStation and smartphone divisions, eventually becoming VP of finance and strategy at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony’s gaming division, in 2021.