Jim Ratcliffe
British engineer and businessman (born 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe FIChemE (born 18 October 1952) is a British billionaire, chemical engineer, and businessman. Ratcliffe is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the INEOS chemicals group, which he founded in 1998.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe | |
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Born | James Arthur Ratcliffe (1952-10-18) 18 October 1952 (age 71) Failsworth, England |
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Occupation(s) | Chairman, CEO and founder of INEOS |
Spouse | Amanda Townson (div.) |
Children | 3 |
In May 2018, Ratcliffe was the richest person in the UK, with a net worth of £21.05 billion.[1] As of May 2023, the Sunday Times Rich List 2023 estimated his net worth at £29.688 billion, making him the second wealthiest figure in the UK.[2] In September 2020, Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, a move that it is estimated will save him £4 billion in tax.[3]
He does not have a high public profile, and was once described by The Sunday Times as "publicity shy".[4][5] In February 2024, Ratcliffe became a minority shareholder in the English football club Manchester United and gained control over sporting operations.