Christopher L. Clipper

Christopher L. “Chris” Clipper was appointed to the board of directors for Frontdoor in October 2021 and serves as a member of the audit committee.  He has comprehensive experience in accounting, financial management and leadership experience, as well as a deep understanding of consumer-focused businesses, operations, strategy, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions.

Clipper currently serves as the senior vice president and chief financial officer, innovation and go-to-market strategies, of Ralph Lauren Corporation, a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products.  From November 2017 to February 2020, he served as the senior vice president and chief financial officer, North America and Club Monaco, of Ralph Lauren Corporation.  From January 2011 to July 2017, Clipper served in various leadership roles at Nike, Inc., a global retailer of athletic footwear and apparel, including as vice president and chief financial officer, global operations, North America and vice president and group head, global strategy and corporate development.  Prior to joining Nike, Inc., from January 2004 to January 2011, he held various leadership positions at Time Warner, Inc., a leader in media and entertainment that operates the Turner, Home Box Office (HBO) and Warner Bros. business units, which was acquired by AT&T in June 2018.  These positions included group vice president, financial planning and analysis, vice president, investor relations and executive director, mergers and acquisitions.  

Clipper holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.