Richard Branson: Billionaire and Virgin Islander

Judith Hecht, 17.04.2025

When Richard Branson dropped out of school at the age of 16, the principal told him he would either end up in prison or become a millionaire. He settled on the latter. Being discouraged was never an option for the go-getter. He also fell for the charm of the Caribbean early on, setting up base on the Virgin Islands.

There is only one place in the world where the CEO and founder of the Virgin Group can really relax: Necker Island. That's why the UK's most successful entrepreneur spends Christmas, Easter and every summer with his family in his Caribbean paradise, which he acquired in 1979.

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Richard Branson: Billionaire and Virgin Islander