Christie’s parent company, Ushio, has appointed Michael Phipps as Christie’s new president and chief operating officer.
Phipps assumes the role of president and COO, succeeding Hideaki Onishi, who held the position from 2022. Phipps joined Christie in 2008, working as Christie’s chief financial officer since 2019.
Takabumi Asahi, chief executive officer, Ushio, commented: “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”.