Founder Profile
Sir Arthur Coles
Last reviewed: January 1970 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Sir Arthur Coles?
Sir Arthur Coles is a founder of Coles Group, which was founded in 1914 with George James Coles and Jim Coles.
- Company founded
- Coles Group
- Founded
- 1914
- Co-founders
- George James Coles and Jim Coles
Founding Story
Sir Arthur William Coles (1892-1982) was an Australian businessman and politician who partnered with his brother George to expand the Coles retail chain nationally. He served as Managing Director from 1931 to 1944 and later held prominent public roles including Lord Mayor of Melbourne and Member of Federal Parliament.
Sources
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- Coles Group Official Corporate Portal (Coles Group)
- Coles Group Investor Relations & SEC Filings (Coles Group)