Richard Branson
Founder at
Virgin USA, Inc.
Profile
Telephony, music, finances, trains, airplanes or space exploration, the Virgin boss dares everything. A real bulimia which finds its roots in the aversion he has for the monopolies.
At sixteen, Branson creates the newspaper Students with the help of his friend Jonathan Holland Gems. Thanks to them, this newspaper becomes the mouthpiece for a generation of hippies opposed to the Vietnam War and engaged in the struggle for abortion rights.
At twenty, Richard Branson sold records by mail. Three years later he produced "Tubullar Bells" by Mike Oldfield which will be selected for the soundtrack of the movie The Exorcist. This enormous success attracts the best artists of the moment at Virgin Records as the Sex Pistols, Culture Club or Phil Collins.
Unformatted by business schools, the British businessman uses his intuition to engage in business more and more daring. Virgin Airways, Virgin Mobile to mention only the most important, show that there are no forbidden areas for the businessman the most admired of his generation. Icon in intuitive management, Richard Branson does not forget to be surrounded by the best persons in finance world as Gordon McCallum, a reference in the business world or Stephen Murphy, his Chief Financial officer and former of Unilever.
Some adventures such as cosmetics, clothing or vodka are failures but not for the businessman. When any other contractors consider these adventures as a failure, Richard Branson believes that these under achievements humanize the company and accentuate the friendly image of the boss.
Very sensitive to environmental issues, Richard Branson is hired to fight against global warming. In 2007 he gave twenty-five million dollars to reward initiatives that will be able to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
But his most ambitious project is the conquest of space. For this, he signed a contract of fifteen million pounds with an American company for the manufacture of spacecraft and partnered with Philippe Starck for VirginGalactic. The first Virgin flight in space was planned for 2009.
In fact, like Google, Richard Branson has endorsed the principle of "don’t be a evil" (do not hurt) fighting to humanely manage a business became enormous.
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Richard Branson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Virgin Vacations, Inc.
 Virgin Vacations, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel services and vacation packages | Chairman | 1993-12-31 |
Absolute Radio Ltd.
 Absolute Radio Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio stations | Founder | 2011-02-14 |
Virgin USA, Inc.
 Virgin USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Virgin USA invest in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early-stage transactions. | Founder | 2011-05-25 |
Virgin Atlantic Ltd.
 Virgin Atlantic Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides airline and flight booking services | Founder | 1998-04-23 |
Virgin Travel Group Ltd.
 Virgin Travel Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel and tour services | Director/Board Member | - |
Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd.
 Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 2000-03-29 |
Virgin Atlantic International Ltd.
 Virgin Atlantic International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled passenger air transportation services | Director/Board Member | 2015-05-26 |
Former positions of Richard Branson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hyperloop Technologies Inc
 Hyperloop Technologies Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops transportation technology | Chairman | 2018-10-30 |
Virgin Money USA, Inc.
 Virgin Money USA, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loan processing services to mortgage brokers | Chairman | 2011-07-28 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 49 |
|---|---|
Virgin Express Holdings Plc
 Virgin Express Holdings Plc AirlinesTransportation Holding company with interests in air transportation services | Transportation |
Isolation Network, Inc.
 Isolation Network, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a music company for independent artists and labels | Consumer Services |
Virgin Experience Days Ltd.
 Virgin Experience Days Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates web portal for vouchers and gift cards | Retail Trade |
Virgin Models Ltd.
 Virgin Models Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides venture capital services | Finance |
WCT Group Ltd.
 WCT Group Ltd. RailroadsTransportation Provides rail transportation services | Transportation |
Virgin Active Ltd.
 Virgin Active Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides health and fitness training services | Consumer Services |
Virgin Entertainment Group Ltd
 Virgin Entertainment Group Ltd Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides entertainment services | Commercial Services |
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.
 Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides passenger air transportation services | Transportation |
Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd.
 Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile telecommunications services | Communications |
The Capitol Music Group
 The Capitol Music Group Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes music videos | Consumer Services |
Virgin Vacations, Inc.
Virgin Vacations, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel services and vacation packages | Consumer Services |
Nigeria Eagle Airlines Ltd.
 Nigeria Eagle Airlines Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
Virgin Cars Ltd.
 Virgin Cars Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails cars and trucks | Retail Trade |
The Virgin Foundation
 The Virgin Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates charitable organizations | Commercial Services |
Virgin Money Personal Financial Service Ltd.
 Virgin Money Personal Financial Service Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Virgin Wine Online Ltd.
 Virgin Wine Online Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides online selection of wines | Distribution Services |
Assurance Wireless USA LP
 Assurance Wireless USA LP Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless communications services | Communications |
Virgin America, Inc.
 Virgin America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd.
 Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Operates as a domestic airline company | Transportation |
Virgin USA, Inc.
Virgin USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Virgin USA invest in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early-stage transactions. | Finance |
Virgin Plus
 Virgin Plus Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
UPC Communications Ireland Ltd.
 UPC Communications Ireland Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides wireless and cable communication services | Technology Services |
Galactic Enterprises LLC
 Galactic Enterprises LLC Other TransportationTransportation Owns and operates privately built spaceships | Transportation |
Virgin Hotels Group Ltd.
 Virgin Hotels Group Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels | Consumer Services |
Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Ltd.
 Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Virgin Travel Group Ltd.
Virgin Travel Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel and tour services | Consumer Services |
Absolute Radio Ltd.
Absolute Radio Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio stations | Consumer Services |
V2 Music Holdings Ltd.
 V2 Music Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial intermediation services | Finance |
Virgin Atlantic Ltd.
Virgin Atlantic Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides airline and flight booking services | Transportation |
Xvcom Ltd.
 Xvcom Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile telecommunication services | Communications |
Virgin Media Ltd.
 Virgin Media Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides television broadcasting, mobile telephone and broadband services | Communications |
Virgin Money USA, Inc.
Virgin Money USA, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loan processing services to mortgage brokers | Finance |
Virgin Hotels North America LLC
 Virgin Hotels North America LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates a chain of hotels | Consumer Services |
IF Telecom Pty Ltd.
 IF Telecom Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides business telecommunication solutions | Communications |
The B Team, Inc. | |
Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd.
Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Red Intermediate Co. LLC
 Red Intermediate Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides employee health engagement platform solutions | Technology Services |
Hyperloop Technologies Inc
Hyperloop Technologies Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops transportation technology | Technology Services |
Virgin Cruises Intermediate Ltd.
 Virgin Cruises Intermediate Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a travel agency | Consumer Services |
WorldVu Satellites Ltd.
 WorldVu Satellites Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services | Communications |
Virgin Orbit LLC
 Virgin Orbit LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures automated flight safety systems | Electronic Technology |
Virgin Atlantic International Ltd.
Virgin Atlantic International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled passenger air transportation services | Transportation |
Virgin Start Up Ltd.
 Virgin Start Up Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Virgin Group Ltd.
 Virgin Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a venture capital firm | Finance |
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.
 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops space vehicles and provides space flight services | Electronic Technology |
VG Acquisition Corp.
 VG Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II
 Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Virgin Hotels LLC
 Virgin Hotels LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels | Consumer Services |
Virgin Cruises Intermediate Ltd., Inc.
 Virgin Cruises Intermediate Ltd., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
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