Ken Berry is the name of a knowledgeable member of the Virgin core team with Richard, Nik and Simon. Ken closes the deal with Janet Jackson in Los Angeles upon receipt of the $11 million draft from the Bank of Nova Scotia. When Richard gets a billion dollar offer from Thorn EMI, Ken leaves it to Richard to decide, but Simon says to take the cash. Ken stays with Virgin at Thorn EMI and offers continuing employment to the staff.