Bran‧son, Richard /ˈbræns
ən/
1950–) a British
businessman who started the Virgin companies, which include a record company, an
airline, a train company, and a
FINANCIAL SERVICES company which sells and provides advice about
investments. He is seen as different from the typical businessman, because he has long hair and does not wear a suit. He has also made several attempts to go around the world in a
balloon. His official title is Sir Richard Branson.
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