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. In May 2018, Ratcliffe was the richest person in the UK, with a net worth of £21.05 billion. [1]

2 days ago · Former chemical engineer James Ratcliffe is the founder, chairman and majority owner of $68 billion (2022 revenue) chemical powerhouse Ineos Group.

INEOS is led by its founder and Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-owners Andy Currie and John Reece. We operate a federal structure based on clear reporting lines and direct accountability. Each business is managed largely autonomously by its own board of directors.

Feb 26, 2025 · The following is an open letter to all European Politicians from Sir Jim Ratcliffe Chairman and CEO of INEOS. ... INEOS Agency [email protected] +44 20 7193 9030 Anne-Gret Iturriaga Abarzua [email protected] …

1 day ago · When Ratcliffe and Ineos joined the Old Trafford hierarchy, many fans welcomed the arrival of a boyhood fan and billionaire to help restore the club's former glories. However, a year on, the ...

6 days ago · LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s company INEOS has placed its ownership of Swiss soccer club Lausanne-Sport into a blind trust to comply with UEFA rules on multi-club ownership to enter European competitions. Lausanne said Wednesday the transfer of stock to a British company — which it did not identify — was made to avoid “possible conflicts of ...

Feb 14, 2025 · Ratcliffe, the founder of the London-based multinational chemical giant INEOS, has long enjoyed spending his holidays in Africa. And his favored vehicle for traversing rough terrain in the bush...

Until his acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, one of the world's richest football clubs, few outside the business world had heard of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. But the story of his inexorable rise, as he spearheaded the growth of chemicals giant INEOS, is a remarkable tale of strategic acquisitions and shrewd leadership.

Feb 20, 2024 · Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman and Founder of INEOS, has today written to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, warning that Europe is “sleepwalking towards offshoring its industry, jobs, investments, and emissions.”

Jul 3, 2020 · Today its founder is among the richest of Britons, with a hard-nosed reputation and habit for controversy. The multi-billionaire Brexit supporter made the headlines this week for a pair...