The developer's new position will take effect on April 1, and comes as part of a round of new appointments at the company.
Konami's current operating officer, Shinji Enomoto, is promoted into the same position as Kojima, as the firm names three new directors: Mineaki Yoshiba, Yasuyuki Yamaji and Kazuyuki Kisohara.
With Kojima's work history there is no doubt that Konami made the right choice. Lets hope to continue to see great grade-A games from them.