Myers rises up British rich list with $690m

Doug Myers. Photo / Herald on Sunday

Former Lion Nathan boss Doug Myers is ranked as the 215th wealthiest person in Britain, according to the Sunday Times newspaper.

His fortune is put at £265 million ($690 million), down £23 million from last year although his ranking is up 73 places. He is just one place behind the Queen, whose fortune is put at £270 million.

In 378th place is Alan Gibbs, up 137 places from 2008. His wealth is put at £148 million, down £8 million from a year earlier.

The Sunday Times describes Gibbs as London-based, but he told the newspaper he was planning amphibious vehicles in the United States.

Eric Watson, co-owner of embattled Hanover Finance, is ranked at 492, down 95 places and £90 million from last year to £110 million.

Watson, who somewhat controversially celebrated his 50th birthday with a lavish party in Istanbul, shares the ranking with singers Barry and Robin Gibb.

Among 10 entries in 782nd place is car sales businessman Colin Giltrap, whose wealth is put at £72 million, £30 million down from last year when he was two places higher.

- NZPA