“I've never gone into business to make money. Every Virgin product and service has been made into a reality to make a positive difference in people's lives. And by focusing on the happiness of our customers, we have been able to build a successful group of companies.”

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.