Michael Phipps appointed as President and CEO of Christie Digital Systems and subsidiaries
Christie Digital Systems is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc. of Japan
New Delhi, Apr 14: Michael Phipps has been appointed as the President and CEO of Christie Digital Systems and its subsidiaries, a global visual and audio technologies company and wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan.
Phipps succeeds Takabumi Asahi, who held the position for two years and continues as CEO of Ushio Group, Inc, the company said in a statement.
Phipps joined Christie in 2008, becoming chief financial officer in 2019 and president and COO in 2024.
“Over the past two years, Mike successfully implemented operational initiatives and drove improvements in our product offerings and processes to better serve our customers and markets. His leadership was instrumental in the company’s transformation, and his passion for our cinema and ProAV industries will lead the organization well into the future,” said Asahi.
Phipps said, “The industry is constantly changing, but what stays at the heart of what we do is our customers. We listen to their business challenges and work collaboratively to support their vision, so they can rely on our technology to create unforgettable experiences. I want to thank Mr. Asahi for his guidance over the past two years and look forward to continuing to work with our customers and employees in my new capacity.”
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc. of Japan.
Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers.
