Baillieu Myer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sidney Baillieu Myer 11 January 1926 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died | 22 January 2022 (aged 96) |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Title | Chairman of the Myer Emporium |
| Spouse |
Sarah Hordern (m. 1955) |
| Children | 3, including Sid and Rupert |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Myer family |
Sidney Baillieu Myer AC (11 January 1926 – 22 January 2022), also known as Bails Myer, was an Australian businessman and philanthropist. A member of the Myer family retailing dynasty, he was the son of Sidney and Merlyn Myer. He joined his family's company, the Myer Emporium, in 1949 and became its chairman in 1983. He oversaw its merger with GJ Coles & Company to create Coles Myer and retired from business in 1994. In his later life, Myer was involved with philanthropic, scientific and arts organisations.