Richard Sykes
Richard Sykes may refer to:
- Sir Richard Sykes (microbiologist), microbiologist, former Rector of Imperial College, London and Chairman of GlaxoSmithKline
- Richard Sykes (prelate), Roman Catholic prelate, Apostolic Prefect of Zambesi
- Sir Richard Sykes (diplomat), British diplomat, assassinated in 1979
- Richard Sykes (rugby union), rugby player and landowner in North Dakota