Christie, a subsidiary of Ushio Inc., has appointed Sean James as Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Service. In this position, he takes over the management of global sales and remains responsible for the service division.
James brings over 28 years of experience to Christie, starting his career as a cinema field engineer. He played a central role in the introduction of digital cinema solutions and led the development of Christie's first Network Operations Centre (NOC), which was later expanded globally. He also led Christie's Enterprise and Entertainment divisions and was instrumental in the company's expansion into these markets.
Under his leadership, the company will more closely integrate its sales and service organisation to enable better customer care and long-term relationships. His direct reporting lines will include regional sales managers for the Americas, EMEA and APAC as well as senior service managers.
James emphasises that the close collaboration between sales and service creates seamless customer experiences that strengthen customer trust and loyalty in the long term.
