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
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 think as a business it would be amazing if the euro was to collapse, but financially and economically I think that would be a bit of a tsunami for everybody to cope with. Lloyd Dorfman amazebitebusiness Change image and 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
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
For centuries, the arts and philanthropists have worked well together: look at the Tate family and the Courtaulds. If you've been fortunate enough to have some success in business, I think it's important to put something back. Lloyd Dorfman artbackbusiness 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
In 2003, Travelex acquired Thomas Cook Financial Services. We only had use of the Thomas Cook name for five years, so I had to increase public awareness of Travelex to migrate all Cook operations over to it. It was a success. Lloyd Dorfman acquireawarenesscook share on social