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Richard Lapthorne

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Richard Lapthorne
Born (1943-04-25) 25 April 1943 (age 81)
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.[1]

He was knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours for services to telecommunications.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Richard Lapthorne heads for the sun as Cable & Wireless does the splits". The Telegraph. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  2. ^ "No. 59282". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2009. p. 1.