Bran ‧ son, Richard /ˈbræns ə n/ BrE AmE
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 ↑ investment s . 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.