VIP of the present day? (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

santa claus

(Other definitions for santa claus that I've seen before include "High-flying philanthropist" , "A Derby winner" , "stocking filler - with 6 dn" , "St. Nicholas" , "Seasonal visitor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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