Jim Ratcliffe

Sir
Jim Ratcliffe
FIChemE
Ratcliffe in 2013
Born
James Arthur Ratcliffe

(1952-10-18) 18 October 1952 (age 74)
Failsworth, England
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Chairman, CEO and founder of INEOS
Spouse
Amanda Townson
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(m. 1985; div. 1995)​
PartnerCatherine Polli
Children3

Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe (born 18 October 1952) is a British chemical engineer, and businessman.

Ratcliffe is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the INEOS chemicals group, which he founded in 1998.

In 2020, Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, which saw him save £4 billion in tax.

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

In 2026, Ratcliffe claimed the UK had been 'colonised by migrants', which was criticised by football fans, union leaders, anti-racism campaigners and politicians including the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

References

  1. ↑ Neate, Rupert (25 September 2020). "Sir Jim Ratcliffe, UK's richest person, moves to tax-free Monaco". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. ↑ McDonnell, David (2025-10-09). "Ratcliffe doubles down on brutal United cost-cutting amid 'mediocrity' claim". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2026-02-12.