# 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:** 18 October 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Failsworth ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023#P27))
- **Occupation:** engineer; chairperson; chief executive officer; businessperson; entrepreneur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023#P106))
- **Education:** University of Birmingham; London Business School; Beverley Grammar School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023#P69))
- **Awards:** Knight Bachelor; Petrochemical Heritage Award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023#P166))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jim Ratcliffe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Ratcliffe) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1440023](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1440023) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jim Ratcliffe PET 2013 03 25 DSC 0554 crop.jpg by Staff photographer (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jim_Ratcliffe_PET_2013_03_25_DSC_0554_crop.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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