From the founders of national betting company Betfred to the owner of popular bakers Warburtons, plenty of the richest people in the region have been named on the Insider North West Rich List 2024.
Michael Flacks is big in manufacturing and property, and he was the only new entry from Greater Manchester this year. His net worth according to the list is over £1.2 billion. We’ve rounded up the top 20 on the North West list who are from or are based in Greater Manchester. There are billons of pounds in net worth between them all.
You can find the full North West Rich List via the Insider website. The top businesses leaders from the region are here.
5. Peter Jones and family
Peter Jones is the founder and chairman of the Alderly Edge-based Emerson Group. He is ninth on the North West list, according to Insider, with a net worth of £1.39 billion. This worth has increased from 1.37 billion in 2023 | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
6. Michael Flacks
A new entry in 2024, Manchester-born Michael Flacks is the founder and CEO of a private equity and investment firm. His value is £1.213 billion, making him the 10th richest person in the North West list according to Insider | Flacks Group Photo: Flacks Group
7. Bill, Will and Richard Ainscough
Bill (pictured) and sons Will and Richard Ainscough are the owners of Wainhomes and Network Space. They are the 12th richest people in the North West, according to Insider, with a net worth of £1.07 billion- up from £1,05 billion last year | Insider Photo: Insider
8. Mahmud Kamani and family
Mahmud Kamani, far left, with rap star Snoop Dogg. Kamani is valued at £675 million by Insider, a rise of £15 million on last year. He is number 16 in the North West | Getty Images for bohooo