FX.co ★ Britain's richest billionaires

1st place - Jim Ratcliffe

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the richest man in the United Kingdom today. He is the founder and chairman of the Ineos company, which is considered one of the world leaders in the chemical industry. The fortune of this billionaire is estimated at more than $23 billion. In addition to Ineos, J. Ratcliffe also owns a car manufacturing company, Ineos Automotive, and several sports teams, including the Swiss football club Lausanne-Sport as well as the French FC Nice.

2nd place - Michael Platt

Michael Platt is considered the most successful UK hedge fund manager today. He heads BlueCrest Capital Management, which he founded with his partner William Reeves in 2000. At the moment, this hedge fund is one of the largest in Europe and manages assets worth $35 billion. The personal capital of its director is estimated at $15 billion. Interestingly, in addition to his professional activities, M. Platt is also a notable collector of contemporary art.

3rd place - Alexander Gerko

A native of Russia, Alexander Gerko received British citizenship back in 2016 and, six years later, renounced Russian citizenship. He is now the UK's largest taxpayer. In 2022, he topped up the royal treasury by more than $602 million, which is not surprising given the solid earnings of the businessman. Currently, his fortune is estimated at $11.4 billion. The main source of profit for A. Gerko is his algorithmic company, which specializes in high-frequency trading.

4th place - James Dyson

British businessman James Dyson, who has $9.7 billion on his account, is the founder of the technology company Dyson. It is a world-famous manufacturer of vacuum cleaners and other household appliances, including air purifiers, heaters, hand dryers, hair dryers, etc. Currently, the businessman is actively investing in robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as supporting medical and other scientific research through his own charitable foundation.

5th place - John Reece

John Reece is a prominent British businessman with a fortune of $7.7 billion. He is known for his work at Ineos, where he holds the position of chief financial officer. John Reece’s contribution to the success of Ineos cannot be underestimated, as he helped the company implement a number of successful strategies and deals that significantly increased its market value and expanded its global presence.