Ushio Announces Appointment of Michael Phipps As New
President And Chief Operating Officer At Christie
Michael Phipps, President and Chief Operating Officer, Christie Digital Systems, Inc
Ushio Inc., one of the trusted leaders in light sources and optical equipment for industrial
processing, visual imaging, and life sciences, and parent company to Christie, announced the
appointment of Michael Phipps as President and Chief Operating Officer of Christie Digital
Systems,
Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Effective immediately, Phipps assumes the role of President and COO, succeeding Hideaki Onishi, who
has held the position since 2022 and will be returning to Ushio Japan. Phipps joined Christie in
2008 and served as Christie's Chief Financial Officer since 2019.
“Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to understand their challenges and
achieve mutual success. I look forward to engaging directly with them to ensure we deliver the
exceptional experiences that are synonymous with Christie,†says Phipps.
“With over 16 years of experience and a deep understanding of the various aspects of our business,
Mike is uniquely positioned to lead Christie's operations. His vision and expertise will advance our
strategic goals and guide us in developing and delivering the industry-leading solutions our
customers expect,†says Takabumi Asahi, Chief Executive Officer, Ushio Inc.