Richard Branson is considered the founder of Virgin Group (a multi-national LLC conglomerate) where he currently sits as Chairman of the Board over CEO Steven Murphy. A full listing of the companies under the Virgin umbrella are:
AirAsia X : Malaysian airline company (which is 16% owned by Virgin Group LLC)
V Festival : UK company which puts on two day music festivals (like Woodstock)
Virgin Active : A multi-national health club.
Virgin America : American airline based in San Fransisco Int Airport
Virgin Atlantic Airways : UK airline
Virgin Baloon Flights : Hot air balloon outfitter
Virgin Blue Holdings LLC : Pony conglomerate with 5 shell companies
Virgin Books : Book publisher
Virgin Brides : Wedding fashion shop
Virgin Cars : International car sales company
Virgin Charter : Private jets
Virgin Comics : Comic book publisher
Virgin Drinks : Drink manufacturer (Soda, Vodka, and Spirit Mixers)
Virgin Experience Days : Experience-based event coordinators
Virgin Flowers : International flower delivery and provider
Virgin Galactic : Interspace (theoretical) travel R&D corporations
Virgin Games : Electronic gaming producer and manufacturer
Virgin Green Fund : V.C. firm dedicated to fund raising for alternative fuel R&D
Virgin Health Bank : Stem cell bank
Virgin Healthcare : Healthcare benefit provider
Virgin HealthMiles : Employee health productivity firm
Virgin Holidays : Conglomerated travel agency with 3 shell companies
Virgin Limited Edition : Hotel conglomerate with 7 hotels under its umbrella
Virgin Limobike : London-based passenger bike service
Virgin Limousines : Northern California-based limo service
Virgin Media : UK-based home cable company
Virgin MegaStores : Electronic media store
Virgin Mobile : Mobile phone services organization
Virgin Money : Fiscal services firm
Virgin Money Giving : Online fundraising website
Virgin Oceanic : Oceanic exploration organization
Virgin Nigeria : Airline
Virgin Play : Spanish video game producer
Virgin Produced : Film and t.v. production firm
Virgin Racing : Formula One racing team
Virgin Radio : Broadcasting radiostations
Virgin Spa : Spa and cosmetics retailer
Virgin Trains : UK Railway
Virgin Unite : Charitable organization
Virgin Vacations : US travel agency
Virgin Vie at Home : Retailer
Virgin Wines : Internet wine retailer
Virgin Voucher : Gift voucher ghost company
Virgin Ware : Clothing retailer
Virgin Management : Custodial management and outsourcing team
richard branson owns virgin Atlantic
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noo, Richard Branson does
Richard Branson employees approximately 750,000 people from virgin music stores in the united kingdom to his own personal island in the pacific
Hes known most for owning Virgin Blue (airline) and he also owns all other 'Virgin' companies.
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He liked to work and make ideas
Yes he does and apperantly he created his business in a phone box ! hehehehe
Lacking conventional business school training, or even a high school diploma, Branson continued to make huge financial decisions according to his own whimsical methods.
Richard Branson left boarding school at the age of 16 to start his own business, a student magazine called "Student." He struggled academically and felt the traditional education system was not the right fit for him. This decision marked the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey and his success as a businessman.
Yes. The company is called Virgin Vie. There is an online retailer as well as some brick and mortar establishments. The company is actually held by Sir Richard's company, Virgin Group Limited.