Sponsor
Virgin has been the title sponsor of the Fast Track 100 league table since it was first published in 1997.
Virgin is a leading branded venture capital organisation and one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. Conceived in 1970 by Sir Richard Branson, the Virgin Group has gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors ranging from mobile telephony to transportation, travel, financial services, health and fitness clubs, as well as sustainable technologies.
Virgin has created more than 400 branded companies worldwide, employing approximately 50,000 people, in 29 countries. Its revenues around the world in 2008 exceeded £11.5 billion (approx. US$17 billion).
Virgin Unite is the not-for-profit entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group, which focuses on issues ranging from the Disease Control Hub to combat the spread of disease in Sub-Saharan Africa, to the Branson School of Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg which also provides seed funding to young, underprivileged entrepreneurs. See the Virgin Unite section page for more information.
Article from the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 supplement
Click on the link to view the PDF in a new window- Sir Richard Branson says experience is paying dividends for a new generation who are building their brands overseas.
(from the 2012 Sunday Times Fast Track 100 supplement)
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| Sir Richard Branson Founder |
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| David Baxby Co-chief executive |
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| Joshua Bayliss Co-chief executive |
| Virgin Group website |