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Ian Duffell, a dual British and Australian citizen, has international experience in the entertainment industry. Initially working in the UK as a Marketing Executive for Sony Corporation with responsibility for launching products such as the Walkman and Compact Disc. Moving into the music industry Ian was appointed as Managing Director of HMV, opening the world's largest music store in 1987[citation needed]. 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, including the landmark Times Square, New York City store. In 2001 he moved to Sydney, Australia where he has many diverse business interests. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on 11 February 2006 that "At Balmoral the juice bar entrepreneur Ian Duffell and his wife, Sally Ann, have listed their hillside abode with record $15.5 million-plus expectations. They paid $10.75 million in 2004 for the seven-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion."
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