Latin America. Christie's parent company, Ushio Inc., promoted Michael Phipps to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Christie Digital Systems and its subsidiaries.
As of April 1, Phipps has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Takabumi Asahi, who served for two years and continues as Chief Executive Officer of Ushio Group, Inc. Phipps joined Christie in 2008, becoming Chief Financial Officer in 2019 and President and Chief Operating Officer in 2024.
"Over the past two years, Mike has successfully launched operational initiatives and driven improvements in our product offerings and processes to better serve our customers and markets. His leadership has been instrumental in the transformation of the company, and his passion for the professional film and audiovisual sectors will lead the organization firmly into the future," said Takabumi Asahi, Chief Executive Officer of Ushio Group, Inc.
For his part, Phipps said, "The industry is constantly evolving, but what remains at the heart of our business is our customers. We listen to them to understand the challenges they face and work collaboratively to help make their vision a reality, so they can leverage our technology to create unforgettable experiences. I want to thank Mr. Asahi for guiding over the past two years and look forward to continuing to collaborate with our customers and employees in my new role."
