Leadership Transition at Christie with Michael Phipps Stepping Up as President & CEO Knowledge Hub Latest News by Elton - April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 GLOBAL: Christie Digital Systems, Inc. has entered a new leadership chapter as its parent company, Ushio Inc., announces the promotion of Michael Phipps to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1. The appointment sees Phipps succeed Takabumi Asahi, who led the company for the past two years and will