But who is hedge fund manager Michael Platt and how did he amass his vast personal fortune of £10bn?
With the help of Sunday Times Rich List data, these are the 10 richest people in the North West in 2022.
The list is based on identifiable wealth, including land, property, other assets such as art and racehorses, or significant shares in publicly quoted companies.
The list is based on identifiable wealth, including land, property, other assets such as art and racehorses, or significant shares in publicly quoted companies.