Virgin Group Ltd.
London
W8 7AR, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7229-1282
Fax: +44-20-7727-8200
http://www.virgin.com
Overview
Led by adventurous founder, chairman, and owner Sir Richard Branson, holding company Virgin Group gets around. The group's travel-related operations, paced by 51%-owned Virgin Atlantic Airways, are among its biggest breadwinners. Virgin Atlantic is complemented by its Australian low-fare cousin, Virgin Blue. Virgin Group also operates rail franchises in the UK and sells tour packages. Besides travel and leisure, the group's major operating areas include beverages, financial services, retail sales of books and music (Virgin Entertainment), and telecommunications (Virgin Media). Virgin was established in 1970.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Virgin Group Ltd.
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £10,160.0 |
| 2007 Employees | 50,000 |
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Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Virgin Group Ltd.
| Chairman | Sir Richard Branson (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Chief Executive | Stephen Murphy Connect to this executive |
| Director Financial Control | Susannah Parden Connect to this executive |
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