Michael Kailis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael George Kailis 14 February 1929 |
| Died | 25 June 1999 (aged 70) |
| Spouse | Patricia Kailis |
Michael George Kailis AM CBE (14 February 1929 – 25 June 1999) was a Western Australian businessman who founded the MG Kailis Group of companies, whose head office is in Fremantle, Western Australia.
In 1960 he and his wife Patricia Kailis started a small rock lobster operation in Dongara, later expanding their interests into prawning, shipbuilding, aquaculture and the Kailis Jewellery line, built on pearls.[1]
Kailis's parents emigrated to Australia from the Greek island of Kastelorizo.[2] His brother, Peter, founded the Red Rooster fast food chain.[3][4]
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- ^ Boylen, George (26 June 1999). "From Deckie To Tycoon". The West Australian.
- ^ Rasdien, Peta (9 February 2018). "Hawaiian pack inventor Peter Kailis still enjoys a Red Rooster favourite". PerthNow. Seven West Media. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ Beyer, Mark (31 March 2016). "Chinese group buys Kailis Bros". Business News. Retrieved 5 March 2023.