Lee Richardson (born October 31, 1947) is a Canadian businessman and politician. Richardson was first elected to Parliament in the 1988 election as a Progressive Conservative representing the riding of Calgary Southeast. In 1993 Richardson returned to a successful career in business, community service and philanthropy. He was re-elected in 2004, winning four consecutive elections in the constituency of Calgary Centre. Richardson announced his resignation from the House of Commons on May 30, 2012, in order to accept an appointment as Principal Secretary to the Premier of Alberta.