Roland Walter "Tiny" Rowland (27 November 1917 – 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 his rumoured co-operation with MI6 regarding post-colonial British foreign policy in Africa.