Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
CEO and Co-Founder, Zipline · USA
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is the CEO of Zipline. Cliffton is based in USA. Cliffton has held the role since 2014. Cliffton was born in 1987 and educated at Harvard University and North High School.
Zipline International Inc. is an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones, with distribution centers in the United States, Rwanda, Ghana, Japan, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and Kenya. As of January 2026, Zipline's drones have completed more than two million commercial deliveries and flown over 120 million miles.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Zipline's expansion of drone delivery operations, particularly a partnership with Uber targeting one million daily drone deliveries by 2029 and CEO Keller Rinaudo Cliffton's assertion that drone delivery costs are approaching parity with traditional car delivery. Additional reporting has highlighted Zipline's recruitment of executives from Tesla, Uber, and Waymo as the company scales operations in the United States, including expansion in Texas, alongside its ongoing international drone delivery network in Africa.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1987
- Education
- Harvard University, North High School
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Keller Rinaudo Cliffton: FAQ
- Who is Keller Rinaudo Cliffton?
- Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zipline, based in USA.
- What company does Keller Rinaudo Cliffton lead?
- Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is CEO of Zipline, a role held since 2014.
- Where was Keller Rinaudo Cliffton educated?
- Keller Rinaudo Cliffton studied at Harvard University, North High School.