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Greatness From Sweet Beginnings: The Fascinating Evolution of Fairacres Group with Directors Mike & Rosie Kean #111

Author
Liz & Leila Willingham
Published
Mon 19 May 2025
Episode Link
https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast/episode-111-fairacres-group/

Fairacres Group began with Mike Kean’s father making boiled sweets. Decades later, it’s an icon on the South Coast with its roles in property, hospitality and a legendary ferry.

The business, much like Mike himself, is being brought into the new generation by his daughter Rosie, and the story behind the succession is a charming tale of responsibility and reinvention!

Join Rosie and Mike as they share the journey with us on It Runs In The Family…

This episode covers:

  • Gradual transitioning leadership to a next generation, and the importance of understanding the business from the ground up
  • Generational perspectives on business, and how Rosie’s helped introduce ideas around diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance
  • Fairacres Group’s evolution from making boiled sweets to managing a ferry, hospitality, and property
  • Both Mike and Rosie’s deep emotional investment in the family business as custodians for future generations
  • How Rosie and Mike commit to maintaining their relationship above the business

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/

Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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