“For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference.”

English business magnate

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate and the co-founder of the Virgin Group. He became known for building the group from 1970 onward and for his role as a prominent figure in business. By 2016, he controlled five companies. His public profile is tied to entrepreneurship and to the Virgin name, which became closely associated with his business ventures.