Charles Lloyd Jones

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Sir Charles Lloyd Jones (1878 – 1958) was an Australian businessman and patron of the arts.

He was born in Sydney to Edward Lloyd Jones and Helen Ann Jones, and was grandson to the Welsh-born merchant David Jones.^{[citation needed]} He attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London, England, but ultimately was unable to fulfil his ambition of becoming a professional artist.^{[citation needed]} He trained as a tailor and worked in that profession for several years in England before returning to Australia in 1902.^{[citation needed]}

He worked for his family's firm, David Jones Limited, as tailor, then advertising manager, director and ultimately company chairman. He oversaw a period of sustained success and expansion for David Jones Ltd.^{[citation needed]}

Jones is also remembered for founding the David Jones Art Gallery. The Sir Charles Lloyd Jones Memorial Prize was named in his honour.