Sir Richard Douglas Lapthorne CBE (born 25 April 1943) is an English company director, best known for his role at Cable & Wireless Worldwide.[1]
Richard Lapthorne | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 April 1943 |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Liverpool University |
| Occupation(s) | Non-Executive Director, Chairman |
| Employer | Cable & Wireless |
| Spouse | Valerie |
| Children | Two sons and two daughters |
He was knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours for services to telecommunications.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Richard Lapthorne heads for the sun as Cable & Wireless does the splits". The Telegraph. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ "No. 59282". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2009. p. 1.