I've always loved and enjoyed the theatre, but I have to say that none of our sponsorships have been done because I'm one of those chairmen and chief executives who goes gooey-eyed about something. They are done for a very specific marketing and commercial agenda. Lloyd Dorfman agendumchairmanchief share on social
I'm a really boring bloke, actually. My business is my hobby. Lloyd Dorfman blokeborebusiness Change image and share on social
We are quite a way off before people travel around the world without cash in their pockets. The growth of plastic and electronic transactions have tended to impact traveller's cheques rather than cash. Lloyd Dorfman cashchequeelectronic share on social
India offers exciting business opportunities owing to the growth in corporate travel and a significant middle-class population waiting to explore the world. To begin with, Travelex is setting up eight city centre branches in metros and other major cities including tourist destinations. Lloyd Dorfman beginbranchbusiness share on social
When I started the business, only banks operated at airports, only banks issued travellers' cheques, only banks issued international payments, only banks serviced their own branch networks. Lloyd Dorfman airportbankbranch Change image and share on social
Travelex has grown into a global business in just 25 years. The acquisition of Thomas Cook's Global & Financial Services has created a business that would have had a combined turnover of U.S. $28.4 billion in 2000. Lloyd Dorfman acquisitionbillionbusiness share on social
In the old days we were the challenger brand competing against the big banks, but today I go round the world and I sit with governors of central banks and finance ministers and, in some cases, prime ministers. They all know Travelex. We are regarded as the establishment - the world's largest retailer of foreign currency. Lloyd Dorfman bankbigbrand share on social
I have no interest in owning a football club; I don't play golf; I don't like horseracing and I'd rather become a professional bungee jumper than enter politics. Lloyd Dorfman bungeeclubenter Change image and share on social
The idea of going into the property business and collecting rent four times a year and waiting for five-year rent reviews has limited appeal. Lloyd Dorfman appealbusinesscollect Change image and share on social
People travel because it's a treat. For me, staying at home is a treat. Lloyd Dorfman homepeoplestay Change image and share on social