Roy Edward Larsen (April 20, 1899 – September 9, 1979) was an American publishing executive who worked for Time Inc. for 56 years.[1] Following founders Henry Luce and Briton Hadden, Larsen was credited with being responsible for the company's growth and success.[2] At the time of his death he was described as being "one of the most influential figures in the golden age of the company's empire."[1]