Hideaki Onishi appointed president and CEO of Christie

Christie A new stage begins with Hideaki Onishi as president and CEO. Onishi, who for the last 30 years worked in Ushio (Christie's parent company), will replace Kazuhisa Kamiyama.

Hideaki started working for Ushio in 1989. Known for his strong sales aptitude, he has also continued to demonstrate impressive management skills throughout his career. He has extensive and extensive experience in various positions, having worked in Ushio Lighting, Taiwan Ushio Lighting, Adtech Engineering, Ushio Asia Pacific (Singapore), Vietnam, Thailand and Ushio Europe. Among many highlights, Hideaki was tasked with leading the manufacturing and sales of the printed circuit board (PCB) exposure machines that Ushio acquired in its acquisition of ADTEC Engineering in 2012. Over the next five years, the business achieved a position of strength culminating in his appointment as president of Ushio Asia Pacific in 2016. Hideaki joins Christie from his previous role as president of Ushio Europa.

In his first statements as president and CEO of Christie, Onishi has highlighted that its objective is to “provide solid leadership and honor the principles of respect, transparency and integrity.” "I look forward to open conversations with all levels of the Christie team globally to learn more. I am excited about the journey ahead and the continued growth of Christie - it is an exciting time to join the company," he adds.

On the other hand, Kamiyama He says goodbye to Christie with a “sense of accomplishment and gratitude.” The outgoing president, who will take up a position at Ushio, wanted to thank the firm's team for their "hard work and dedication": "We have overcome unprecedented adversity and have prepared the company for a prosperous future. I leave knowing that the company is in good hands with Hideaki."