4.

Richard Branson
Background: Richard Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group, which controls over
400 companies in various sectors, including music, aviation, and space tourism.

Key Achievements:

Started his first business, a student magazine, at age 16.

Founded Virgin Records in 1972, which became a major success with artists like the
Sex Pistols and Rolling Stones.
Expanded the Virgin brand into airlines (Virgin Atlantic), telecommunications
(Virgin Mobile), and space travel (Virgin Galactic).
Innovations: Known for his adventurous spirit and willingness to disrupt
established industries. Virgin Galactic aims to make space tourism accessible to
civilians.

Net Worth: Typically ranges between $4-5 billion.

Philanthropy: Supports various causes through Virgin Unite, focusing on

environmental sustainability, human rights, and entrepreneurship. Involved in
initiatives like The Elders, which works on global humanitarian issues.