Experts
Richard Branson
Chairman, Virgin Group
Branson has a big question for a big leader. Read More
The British entrepreneur's plan to populate outer space. Read More
We need an educated government to set the rules. Read More
If you give people decent television, they will watch decent television. Read More
The media needs to regulate itself. Read More
Branson, on the need for dispassionate reporting. Read More
American media has a lot to answer for. Read More
Branson has changed since then; he now thinks war must be avoided at all costs. Read More
Mandela, who forgave his captors after 27 years in prison. Read More
On finding the time to say "yes." Read More
Branson doesn't want to waste his position. Read More
I think I’m an old hippie, and hopefully I’ll never die. Read More
Before Virgin came along, you were lucky enough to have a chicken dumped in your lap. Read More
Branson, on building an airline in Nigeria. Read More
Richard Branson found conventional school work hopeless. Read More
Branson, on the significance of parental love. Read More
Why can't we be civilized? Read More
We need to ask, "what are we doing right?" Read More
Grassroots awareness is a good sign of the times. Read More
Branson references McNamara, who says that there is too much power vested in one individual, the President of the U.S. Read More
About Richard Branson
Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur known for his philanthropic projects and his taste for adventure. He is the founder and chairman of Virgin Group Ltd., a conglomerate of separately run companies which include radio stations, airlines, and mobile phones. The Virgin Group now owns around 200 companies in over 30 countries. Virgin also plans to launch commercial space flights over the next few years in a venture called Virgin Galactic.
Branson's involvement in social and environmental projects include the Virgin Green Fund, the Carbon War Room, and the global leader council called The Elders.
Branson was born in 1950 in Surrey, England, and was educated at Stowe School, where he established a national magazine, Student, at the age of 16. He is married with two children and lives in London and Oxfordshire.