
16. A British business legend at 91 | Sir Alec Reed
From James Reed: all about business
Published 2/24/2025

From James Reed: all about business
Published 2/24/2025
Businessman, philanthropist, a maverick at turning strange ideas into success. In this very special episode, and in celebration of his 91st birthday, I sit down with my father, Sir Alec Reed. Sir Alec founded Reed in 1960 from a carpet shop in Hounslow with just £75 in his pocket. Since then, he’s…