Ian Duffell, is an English businessman with international experience in the entertainment and leisure industries.
Initially, he worked in the UK as a Marketing Executive for Sony Corporation with responsibility for launching products such as the Walkman and Compact Disc.
His international career began in 1987 as CEO of Virgin Entertainment Group heading up the company's expansion into the Asia-Pacific region.
In 1992 he relocated to the United States of America opening more than 20 Virgin Megastores in a six-year period,[2] including the landmark Times Square, New York store.
[3] Following this success, he was a partner in the development of a large five star beachfront resort in Canggu, Bali [1] until its sale in 2014.