The Sunday Times Rich List 2023 puts vacuum pioneer Sir James Dyson top of the pile in the South West, with an estimated wealth of £23 billion. Meanwhile, landlord John Christodoulou is listed as this year’s second wealthiest in the Southwest at £2.45 billion. Stephen Fitzpatrick who founded the fast-growing energy giant Ovo — is this year’s highest climber in the region and is the third richest in the South West. Sir James Dyson and family – £23 billionEnglish inventor and entrepreneur James Dyson is well known for founding technology firm Dyson and inventing the cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner in the 1970s. Mikhail Fridman – £8.2 billionThe 2023 Sunday Times Rich List charts the wealth of the 350 richest people in the UK.

Source: The Times May 19, 2023 11:22 UTC