Douglas Myers (New Zealand businessman)
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Douglas Myers (born 1939) is one of New Zealand's richest men, (#35 on the Forbes New Zealand and Australian Rich list, 2006, with net worth estimated at $350 million).
Myers began his involvement with what would become Lion Nathan in 1965, being appointed CEO of Campbell & Ehrenfried, a company of which his Grandfather Arthur Myers was made manager in 1865. A series of mergers and cross shareholdings lead to the creation of Lion Breweries and then Lion Nathan. Myers played a leading role in Lion for over 15 years as MD, CEO, and ultimately as Chairman in 1997. One year later, in 1998, Myers sold his 45% share holding to Kirin (creating the 4th largest Brewing firm in the world) for $312 million.
He is now semi-retired, living in London, though he retains business and philanthropic interests, including a stake in private-equity group Bayard Capital. Myers is a graduate of both Cambridge University, and Harvard Business School.
