Nik Powell

Businessman & co-founder of Virgin Group

Nik Powell - Businessman & co-founder of Virgin Group
Born

November 4th, 1950
75 years ago

Died

2019
6 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Co-founded Virgin Group, a global conglomerate that began as a record label. Established a reputation in the music industry with Virgin Records, which signed major artists and released numerous successful albums. Expanded the brand into various sectors including travel, telecommunications, and space tourism. Instrumental in developing Virgin Atlantic Airways, which became a significant player in the airline industry. Launched multiple ventures that contributed to the growth of the Virgin brand worldwide.

Co-founded Virgin Group

Launched Virgin Atlantic Airways

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