Lee Lipton

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Lee Marc Lipton (born 1958) 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 Beach in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Lipton entered public service during the second presidency of Donald Trump. In 2025, he served as chief of staff of the U.S. mission to the Organization of American States (OAS) and subsequently as interim U.S. ambassador to the organization. Trump also appointed him to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council that year.

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