The latest Midlands rich list compiled by Robert Watts has been released, highlighting the wealthiest individuals across the region, including several well-known figures from Birmingham and the West Midlands.
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00:00The lightest Midlands rich list compiled by Robert Watts has been released highlighting
00:07the wealthiest individuals across the region, including several well-known figures from
00:12Birmingham and the West Midlands.
00:15Topping the list for the West Midlands is Mike Ashley, retail entrepreneur and founder
00:19of Frysers Group, who ranks third in the overall Midlands list with a reported net worth of
00:24almost £4 billion.
00:26Other notable entries include Bromsgrove-born Ben Francis, owner of Gymshark, while Birmingham's
00:31Ranjit and Bajinda Bhoparan lead among locally-based business owners.
00:36The Bhoparan's firm, Two Sisters Food Group, supplies poultry to major supermarkets and
00:42holds a significant portfolio in the restaurant industry with brands like Carluccio's and
00:48Ed's Easy Diner.
00:49With substantial turnover figures, these individuals underscore the strong commercial landscape
00:54of Birmingham and the Midlands as a whole.