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The North West of England boasts a formidable roster of wealth and entrepreneurial success, with its richest residents redefining the region's economic landscape.
North West Business Insider revealed which movers and shakers have made the Top 50 Rich List for the region. As we round out 2024, here are the 19 wealthiest individuals from the list, spotlighting the most influential figures, including owners of Home Bargains and Asda.
The full list of 50 can be found in the September issue of Insider, which is out now.
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9. 9. Peter Jones and family, 89 (£1.390bn)
Former carpenter Jones, nearing 90, has built a property empire across the UK, Portugal, and the US. His 65-year career includes developments like the Lowry Outlet and Bolton Wanderers' stadium. He also owns Middlebrook Retail Park and Bovista Spa Resort. His two main companies now hold £1.26bn in wealth, up £20m from last year. | Getty Images
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10. 10. Michael Flacks, 57 (£1.213bn)
A master at spotting hidden value in distressed assets cheaply, Flacks’ latest acquisitions have included a Californian paint company and a manufacturer of marine pumps and motors with plants in Europe. The Manchester-born turnaround specialist now spends much of his time in Florida and the German city of Hamburg. His property portfolio is worth almost £500m. | Chris Chambers - stock.adobe.com
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11. 11. Lord Grantchester and the Moores family, 73 (£1.205bn)
Dairy farmer Lord Grantchester, grandson of Sir John Moores (Liverpool football pools founder), worked in the family’s Littlewoods retail and mail order business. The family sold some stores in 1998 and the pools business in 2000. A Labour peer in the House of Lords, he owns property in Cheshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Westminster, Harrogate, Texas, and about 8% of Everton FC. | Jason Wells - stock.adobe.com
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12. 12. Bill, Will and Richard Ainscough, 75, 47 and 46 (£1.07bn)
Turnover and profits have fallen at Wain Group, the Ainscoughs’ construction group. High prices of materials and planning issues were blamed for the challenging year. Father Bill Ainscough set up the Warrington-based group. His son Will is now executive chairman. Another son, Richard, oversees the separate, commercial property outfit Network Space. | National World