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    Christopher L. Winfrey

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications Inc
    Board
    Since December 2022
    Age
    48 years
    Education
    Holds a B.S. in accounting and an MBA from the University of Florida.
    Tenure
    Joined in 2010 as Chief Financial Officer, later promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2021, and named President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2022.

    Also at Charter Communications Inc

    JHH
    Jamal H. Haughton
    EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
    JMF
    Jessica M. Fischer
    Chief Financial Officer
    KDH
    Kevin D. Howard
    EVP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller

    About

    Christopher L. Winfrey has built an impressive career in the cable industry over more than 25 years, showcasing a deep commitment to innovation and operational excellence. His early roles at Charter Communications centered on financial stewardship and strategic planning, where he quickly demonstrated the capability to manage significant corporate responsibilities and drive the company’s financial and operational strategies.

    In his journey at Charter, he expanded his role beyond traditional CFO duties, taking on comprehensive responsibilities in mergers and acquisitions, capital structure activities, and the management of various business segments. This evolution in his career reflects his capacity to adapt and lead in diverse operational environments.

    By 2021, his leadership was further solidified with his promotion to Chief Operating Officer, where he managed all cable operations including sales, marketing, and customer services. This set the stage for his eventual appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer, underscoring his ability to steer the company through both strategic and operational challenges.

    Beyond his primary responsibilities at Charter, he contributes to the broader cable and telecommunications industry by serving on multiple prominent boards, including those of the NCTA, CableLabs, and the National Urban League. His achievements have been recognized with awards such as the NCTA Vanguard Award for Young Leadership, marking him as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

    $CHTR Performance Under Christopher L. Winfrey

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Charter Communications (CHTR) Chief Operating Officer 2021–2022 Oversaw all cable operations including marketing, sales, field operations, customer operations, and Spectrum Enterprise
    Charter Communications (CHTR) Operational Leadership Role (Residential and SMB Sales & Marketing, Spectrum Community Solutions) 2021 Led operational leadership for the residential and SMB Sales and Marketing organization
    Charter Communications (CHTR) Chief Financial Officer 2010–2019 Managed accounting, financial planning & analysis, procurement, real estate, tax, treasury, M&A, capital structure and investor relations; added oversight of fiber-based Spectrum Enterprise business in 2019
    Unitymedia GmbH Chief Financial Officer / Managing Director N/A Oversaw cable operations, broadcasting, and satellite entities at Germany’s second-largest cable operator
    Cablecom GmbH Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development N/A Focused on corporate finance and development
    NTL Incorporated Director of Financial Planning and Analysis / Director of Operations Services N/A Responsible for continental European operations
    Communications Equity Associates Senior Associate in the Private Equity Group N/A Focused on communications-related investments

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    NCTA (The Internet & Television Association) Board Member N/A
    CableLabs Board Member N/A
    National Urban League Board Member N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,700,000 2023 AnnualFixed base salary
    Personal Use of Corporate Airplane$197,952 2023Part of All Other Compensation
    401(k) Matching Contributions$19,800 2023Part of All Other Compensation
    Group Term Life Premiums$3,510 2023Part of All Other Compensation
    Executive Long-Term Disability Premiums$906 2023Part of All Other Compensation
    Gross-up for Executive Long-Term Disability$1,698 2023Part of All Other Compensation

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance Compensation Breakdown for 2023

    Below is a detailed breakdown of the non-equity incentive plan compensation based on Charter Communications’ 2023 Executive Bonus Plan:

    Performance Metrics

    MetricTarget (in million $)Actual (in million $)Payout %Weighting (%)Weighted Payout %
    Revenue53,845 52,650 55.62% 20.0% 11.12%
    Adjusted EBITDA22,376 21,894 75.38% 60.0% 45.23%
    Strategic ObjectivesN/AN/A130.00% 20.0% 26.00%
    TotalN/AN/AN/A100% 82.35%

    Incentive Payout Details

    Incentive ComponentThresholdTargetMaximumActual Payout Amount
    Non-Equity Incentive Plan0% $4,250,000 $6,375,000 $3,499,875
    • Vesting Schedule: Not applicable; payout is determined by 2023 performance and disbursed in 2024.
    • Evaluation Period: Calendar year 2023.
    • Additional Notes: The plan allows a cash incentive ranging from 0% to 150% of the target incentive opportunity. Performance is measured across three components: Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Strategic Objectives, with the weighted performance resulting in an overall payout of 82.35% of the target.