Clifford Obrecht is an Australian billionaire technology entrepreneur, recognized as the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Canva. He co-founded the online visual communication platform with Melanie Perkins, holding an 18% stake in the company.

Born in 1985 or 1986, Obrecht grew up in Kingsley, a suburb north of Perth, Western Australia. His father, Stan Obrecht, was a government employee, and his mother, Mary Obrecht, worked as a school teacher.