Jon Edwards jumps from Konami to PlayStation

PlayStation has bolstered its UK marketing team with Jon Edwards joining as UK product manager.

Edwards is an experienced marketing exec, having worked as brand and communications manager on Metal Gear Solid V and Pro Evolution Soccer. At Sony, he will be working initially on Gran Turismo Sport, Horizon Zero Dawn and the PlayStation FC activity.

He will report to group marketing manager, Lauren Bradley.

The PlayStation UK team has achieved some great things since the launch of the PS4, and I am thrilled to be a part of its future,’ said Edwards.

Bradley added: Jon’s not only an excellent software product manager but he brings with him a wealth of football experience, which will lend itself perfectly to the PlayStation FC activity.”