Lee Lipton

Lee Marc Lipton is an American businessman and diplomat who has served as the United States ambassador to the Philippines since June 2026. Before entering public service, Lipton worked in the apparel industry in New York and later became a restaurant owner in South Florida. He was president of outerwear company Andy Johns and subsequently led an apparel business involved in licensed clothing for brands including Calvin Klein, St. John Knits, and Guess. He later became the owner of Benny's on the