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Jim Ratcliffe

British chemical engineer turned financier and industrialist

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Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe (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.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Failsworth wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom wd
Occupation
engineer, chairperson, chief executive officer, businessperson, entrepreneur wd
Education
University of Birmingham, London Business School, Beverley Grammar School wd

Awards wd

  • Knight Bachelor (2018)
  • Petrochemical Heritage Award

About

In May 2018, Ratcliffe was the richest person in the UK, with a net worth of £21.05 billion. As of May 2023, the Sunday Times Rich List 2023 estimated his net worth at £29.6 billion, making him the second wealthiest figure in the UK. 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.

In February 2024, Ratcliffe became a minority shareholder in the English football club Manchester United and gained control over sporting operations.

Questions

When was Jim Ratcliffe born?
Jim Ratcliffe was born on 18 October 1952 in Failsworth.
Where did Jim Ratcliffe study?
Jim Ratcliffe was educated at University of Birmingham, London Business School, Beverley Grammar School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jim Ratcliffe · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1440023 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Jim Ratcliffe PET 2013 03 25 DSC 0554 crop.jpg by Staff photographer (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Jim Ratcliffe". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jim-ratcliffe. Retrieved 4 November 2026.

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