Tiny Rowland

Roland "Tiny" Rowland (born 27 November 1917- died 25 July 1998) was a controversial high-profile British businessman, corporate raider and Chief Executive of the Lonrho conglomerate from 1962 to 1994. He gained fame from a number of high-profile takeover bids, in particular his bid to take control of Harrods. He was known for his complex business interests in Africa, his closeness to a number of African leaders and for his rumoured cooperation with MI6 as it pertained to post-colonial British foreign policy in Africa.