

Profil
Téléphonie, musique, finances, trains, avions ou conquête de l'espace, le patron de Virgin ne s'interdit aucune audace. Une véritable boulimie qui trouve sa source dans l'aversion qu'il voue aux monopoles.
A seize ans, Richard Branson fait parler de lui en créant le journal Students avec la complicité de son ami Jonathan Holland-Gems. Ensemble, ils feront du journal le porte voix de toute une génération de hippies opposée à la guerre du Vietnam et engagée dans la lutte pour le droit à l'avortement. A vingt ans, Richard Branson vend des disques par correspondance. Trois ans plus tard, il produit « Tubullar bells » de Mike Oldfield qui sera sélectionné pour la bande originale du film l'Exorciste. Ce gigantesque succès attire les meilleurs artistes du moment chez Virgin Records comme les Sex Pistols, Culture Club ou encore Phil Collins.
Non formaté par les écoles de commerce, l'homme d'affaires britannique s'appuie sur son intuition pour se lancer dans des entreprises de plus en plus audacieuses. Virgin Airways, Virgin Mobile pour ne citer que les plus importantes, n'ont d'autre raison d'être que de montrer qu'il n y a pas de zone interdite pour l'homme d'affaires le plus admiré de sa génération. Icône du management intuitif, Richard Branson n'oublie pas pour autant de s'entourer des meilleures pointures de la finance comme Gordon McCallum, une référence dans le monde des affaires ou encore par le très courtisé Stephen Murphy, son directeur financier et ancien d'Unilever.
Certaines aventures comme les cosmétiques, les vêtements ou encore la vodka sont des échecs cuisants mais sûrement pas des coups pour rien. Lorsque n'importe quel autre entrepreneur considérerait ces aventures comme un échec, Richard Branson estime que ces contre-performances humanisent la tentaculaire entreprise et accentuent l'image sympathique de son patron.
Très sensible aux questions environnementales, Richard Branson est engagé dans la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. En 2007, il fait sensation en mettant vingt-cinq millions de dollars sur la table destinés à récompenser les initiatives qui permettront de réduire significativement le gaz à effet de serre.
Mais son projet le plus ambitieux est la conquête de l'espace. Pour cela, il signe un contrat de quinze millions de livres avec une entreprise américaine pour la fabrication de navettes spatiales et s'associe à Philippe Starck pour Virgin Galactic. Les premiers vols Virgin dans l'espace étaient prévus pour 2009.
En réalité, tout comme Google, Richard Branson a fait sien le principe « dont be a evil » (ne fais pas de mal) se battant sans cesse pour gérer avec humanité une entreprise devenue gigantesque.
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Postes actifs de Richard Branson
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Virgin Vacations, Inc.
Virgin Vacations, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel services and vacation packages | Président | 01/01/1994 |
Absolute Radio Ltd.
Absolute Radio Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio stations | Fondateur | 15/02/2011 |
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. | Fondateur | 26/05/2011 |
Virgin Atlantic Ltd.
Virgin Atlantic Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides airline and flight booking services | Fondateur | 24/04/1998 |
Virgin Travel Group Ltd.
Virgin Travel Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel and tour services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd.
Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 30/03/2000 |
Virgin Atlantic International Ltd.
Virgin Atlantic International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled passenger air transportation services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 27/05/2015 |
Anciens postes connus de Richard Branson
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Hyperloop Technologies Inc
Hyperloop Technologies Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops transportation technology | Président | 31/10/2018 |
Virgin Money USA, Inc.
Virgin Money USA, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loan processing services to mortgage brokers | Président | 29/07/2011 |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 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. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates web portal for vouchers and gift cards | Technology Services |
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 |
















