Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe 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.
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| As of | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12.1B | Forbes · current |
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