Richard Lapthorne

Richard Lapthorne
Born (1943-04-25) 25 April 1943
NationalityEnglish
Alma materLiverpool University
Occupation(s)Non-Executive Director, Chairman
EmployerCable & Wireless
SpouseValerie
ChildrenTwo sons and two daughters

Sir Richard Douglas Lapthorne CBE (born 25 April 1943) is an English company director, best known for his role at Cable & Wireless Worldwide.

He was knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours for services to telecommunications.