Richard Branson

I always find the time to exercise – kitesurfing, tennis or cycling – and to spend time with my loved ones.

Richard Branson

I believe in benevolent dictatorship provided I am the dictator.

Richard Branson

I believe that today’s businesses – regardless of their size – must be prepared to do good in societies around the globe. I am cautiously optimistic that we can make the world a far better, safer and more equitable place – but business and enterprise must sit at the heart of this process.

Richard Branson

I decided there must be room for another airline when I spent two days trying to get through to People Express.

Richard Branson

I drink about 30 cups of tea a day. I’m a complete tea addict.

Richard Branson

I have never had an office that I work out of and work has become intertwined with my personal life.

Richard Branson

I just love every minute of my life. I love the variety. Every minute of every day I’m meeting fascinating new people, learning and working with wonderful teams of people creating wonderful things.

Richard Branson

I like to take chances on people, and whenever possible, promote from within – it sends a great message to everyone in the company when someone demonstrates a passion for the job and leadership skills at every step along the way and is rewarded with a leadership role.

Richard Branson

I live half the year on Necker, a tiny island in the Caribbean, and it’s always full of people in party mode. Everyone comes up to the big house, and we’ll be dancing until the early hours to the island’s band, the Front Line.

Richard Branson

I love Africa, and Ulusaba, our home in South Africa, is pretty special. It’s on a rocky hill overlooking the bush, and from your room, you can see lions stalking zebras by the waterhole.

Richard Branson