Mary Olson is Studio Head of Santa Monica Studio, the award-winning Sony Interactive Entertainment studio behind PlayStation’s acclaimed God of War franchise. Appointed Studio Head in 2025, she leads one of the industry's most respected game studios for narrative-driven experiences. Prior to Santa Monica Studio, Olson held leadership roles at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft, 343 Industries, Midwinter Entertainment and Behaviour Interactive. Beginning her career as a sound designer, Mary has built a multidisciplinary career spanning creative, technical and production leadership, overseeing some of gaming's most celebrated and commercially successful franchises.