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<b>Sir Richard Branson</b>, a famed [[British]] [[entrepreneur]], is best known for his widely successful [[Virgin company|Virgin]] brand, a banner that encompasses a variety of business organizations. Current ventures include the [[Virgin Atlantic]] [[airline]] (a major competitor to [[British Airways]] in prestige), the chain of [[Virgin Megastore|Virgin Megastores]] retail shops, and Virgin financial services. Also part of the empire is [[Virgin trains]]
Branson first achieved notoriety with [[Virgin Records]], a [[record label]] that introduced bands like the [[Sex Pistols]] and [[Culture Club]] to the world music scene. Branson was knighted by the [[Queen of England|Queen]] for his business prowess and exuberance for the spirit of the [[United Kingdom]]. Known for his wacky exploits used to promote his businesses, Branson is keen on playful antagonisms, exemplified by his "Mine is bigger than yours" decals on the new [[Airbus A340|Airbus A340-600]] [[jets]] used by his airline.
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