| Richard Lapthorne | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 April 1943 |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Liverpool University |
| Occupation | Non-Executive Director, Chairman |
| Employer | Cable & Wireless |
| Spouse | Valerie |
| Children | Two sons and two daughters |
Sir Richard Douglas Lapthorne CBE is an English company director, most notably known for his roles in McLaren Group and Cable & Wireless. Lapthorne has previously worked in companies including Unilever and British Aerospace.
Lapthorne was educated at Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby, and received a BCom from Liverpool University.
He was knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours for services to telecommunications.[1]