Sir Alec Edward Reed, CBE, FCMA, FCIPD (16 February 1934 – 2 December 2025) was the founder of Reed Executive Ltd, one of the UK's largest private businesses. Knighted for services to business and charity in 2011, Reed was a high-profile charity donor and organiser. His various charitable initiatives have given away over £159m, mostly in support of women, addiction, overseas development, education and the arts.