| Richard Lapthorne | |
| Birth Date: | 1943 4, df=yes |
| Nationality: | English |
| Alma Mater: | Liverpool University |
| Employer: | Cable & Wireless |
| Occupation: | Non-Executive Director, Chairman |
| Spouse: | Valerie |
| Children: | Two 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.