Richard Branson: People have told me I'd fail on many occasions—how I know when to trust myself anyway By Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC • Published June 13, 2025 • Updated on June 17, 2025 at 3:15 pm ...

'We can overcome climate change': Richard Branson says young people should not be down about the future. Posted: November 24, 2024 | Last updated: November 24, 2024.

Arran Main-McKendrick moved in 2022 to Necker Island, which is owned by Virgin CEO Richard Branson. Main-McKendrick, who is a general manager on the island, supports guests and island maintenance.

Richard Branson 'Glad to Be Alive' After Fire Destroys Necker Island Getaway. Kate Winslet and all 20 guests at Necker Island getaway are safe, Branson says. By ABC News. August 23, 2011, 9:07 AM.

Today, Branson's estimated net worth is $2.8 billion, according to Forbes. "There's many things that we've done that we wouldn't have done if we'd listened to accountants," he told CNBC Make It.