Latin America. Ushio Inc., Christie's parent company, has appointed Michael Phipps as president and chief operating officer (COO) of Christie Digital Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Effective immediately, Phipps assumes the role of President and Chief Operating Officer and will succeed Hideaki Onishi, who has held the role since 2022 and will return to Ushio Japan. Phipps joined Christie in 2008 and has been its Chief Financial Officer since 2019.
"Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to understand their challenges and thus achieve mutual success. I look forward to working directly with them to ensure we deliver the exceptional experiences that are synonymous with Christie," said Phipps.
Takabumi Asahi, Chief Executive Officer of Ushio Inc., said, "With more than 16 years of experience and a vast understanding of the various aspects of our industry, Mike is uniquely positioned to lead Christie's operations. His vision and expertise will advance our strategic objectives and guide us in developing and delivering the industry-leading solutions our customers expect."
Mike holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University and is a Chartered Accountant in California.
