James Tian
CEO of Ikan International LLC,
Ikan International LLC
United States
James Tian, CEO of Ikan, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with dual majors in engineering and finance, bringing a robust foundation to his role at the helm of a leading company in professional video production equipment. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Houston, Ikan is driven by James’s vision to be a single-source manufacturer for in-studio broadcast equipment, including lighting, teleprompters, tripods, pedestals, and PTZ cameras.
Under his leadership, Ikan has embraced the future of Broadcast over IP, spearheading innovations such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) lights that integrate power and DMX control through single RJ45 Cat 6 cables. This forward-thinking approach positions Ikan at the forefront of the industry, addressing the evolving needs of a diverse clientele from TV stations to educational institutions.
James plays a pivotal role in leading Ikan's product development team towards pioneering Extended Reality (XR) Virtual Production technologies. His leadership fosters a culture of innovation where new ideas are encouraged and developed into cutting-edge solutions.
This strategic focus on XR and PoE technologies is setting new solution standards in the industry, enhancing Ikan’s product line to meet and exceed the sophisticated demands of video production professionals worldwide.