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Christopher L. Winfrey

President and Chief Executive Officer at CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/
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. /MO/

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.

Interviews

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Charter Communications CEO: We're just beginning on new ad-supported program wraps

CNBC Television
10:00 min
Nov 14, 2024
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Charter CEO Chris Winfrey discusses media industry outlook on Liberty's investor day

CNBC Television
9:55 min
Nov 9, 2023