The CEO of Japanese games firm SNK, Kenji Matsubara, is stepping down from his position. 

The chief exec is moving into an "advisory position". Matsubura joined SNK back in 2021 after spending six years at Sega, first as CTO of Sega Networks Company in 2014 before becoming president three years later. 

"During his tenure as CEO, Matsubara has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and innovation," SNK's management wrote. 

"He transformed SNK by expanding its development division and strengthening its sales and marketing functions, building it into a global publisher capable of competing worldwide.

"The board expresses its deepest gratitude to Matusbara for his dedication and leadership during a transformative period in the company's history.

"SNK remains committed to its strategic vision and is excited about the future as it enters this new phase of leadership."