Richard Branson

founder of the Virgin Group, a leading international investment group controlling more than 400 companies, and
one of the world's most recognized and respected brands. In November 2017, Forbes listed Branson's estimated net worth at $5.1 billion.
In March 2000, Branson was knighted at Buckingham Palace for "services to entrepreneurship."
In 2002, he was named in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons and named in TIME magazine’s "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World" of 2007.
One of Richard Branson’s newest ventures, Virgin America, was recognized as “Best Domestic Airline” by Travel + Leisure’s “2007 World’s Best” Awards.
He is the author of several books including "Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way" and most recently, "Finding My Virginity: The New Autobiography."
In November 2017, Forbes listed Branson's estimated net worth at $5.1 billion

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