Alec Reed

Sir Alec Edward Reed (born 16 February 1934) is the founder of Reed Executive Ltd, one of the UK's largest private businesses. Knighted for services to business and charity in 2011, Reed is a high-profile charity donor and organiser. His various charitable initiatives have given away over £346 million, mostly in support of women, addiction, overseas development, education and the arts.

Reed has founded seven charities, several companies, two schools and is the author of four business books. His current job title at Reed is Founder at Large. In 2023, The Times newspaper described him as "...the man who revolutionised philanthropy".

In 2011 Reed said:

“Without business, there would be no charity - but without charity, what’s the point of business?”