# Ian Xie

> Ian Xie is the Shenzhen-based founder and CEO of Aputure, a cinema-lighting business with roots in camera accessories. His public work centers on product design, color science, international distribution and tools that make lighting easier for filmmakers to control.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Aputure
- **Organizations:** Aputure
- **Education:** MA, Business Studies, Durham University
- **Known for:** Founded and leads Aputure., Led Aputure during its 2023 acquisition of Prolycht., Listed as a drafter on national standard project 20250611-Z-607.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Early Aputure business roots; Crunchbase dates his CEO and co-founder role to March 2005.
- **2009** — Assembled a team developing camera accessories, according to his 2025 interview.
- **2012** — Shenzhen Aputure Imaging Industries was established; this corporate milestone is distinct from the earlier business roots.
- **2023** — Aputure acquired Prolycht, including its color-science expertise and technical talent.
- **2024** — Participated in the BIRTV CNSC industry forum; Aputure launched the BLAIR-powered STORM 1200x in September.
- **2025** — Listed among the drafters of national standard project 20250611-Z-607 on evaluating white-light color rendition.
- **2026** — Discussed film technology’s wider applications and took part in a Shenzhen international-business roundtable.

## Achievements

- Founded and leads Aputure.
- Led Aputure during its 2023 acquisition of Prolycht.
- Listed as a drafter on national standard project 20250611-Z-607.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Discussed product independence, local supplier collaboration and overseas operations in a Yangcheng Evening News interview.
- **2026-07** — Participated in a Shenzhen roundtable on companies expanding internationally.
- **2026-03** — Spoke about simplifying film lighting for applications beyond cinema in a CGTN report.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-xie-909b0a24

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Last updated: 2026-10-16