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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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17. 17. Matt and Jodie Moulding, 52 (£661m)
Revenues at THG (The Hut Group), the online retailer started by Matt Moulding, fell by nearly 10 per cent last year. The Manchester-based group owns a string of brands, including MyProtein and Cult Beauty. Moulding and his wife Jodie sold shares worth around £54m at the 2020 float and also have property previously owned by THG valued at an estimated £300m. | Getty Images
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18. 18. Matthew Greensmith and family, 50 (£650m)
The Greensmith family paid themselves dividends of £41.5m after another strong year for their fuel, oils and lubricants supplier. Matthew Greensmith is managing director of Bury-based Crown Oil. Profits at the group’s two main companies more than doubled to £79.2m in 2022-23. The Ukraine war and the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines inflated wholesale energy prices during the year. | Google Maps
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19. 19. Bill Holmes and family, 60 (£630m)
Crewe-based Radius provides tech-enabled services to lorry fleets and has operations in 18 countries and five continents. The former petrol station worker founded the business in 1990 and remains chief executive. Minority investor Inflexion values Radius at £2bn. | Google Maps