John Mandilas

John Mandilas was a Greek born businessman who co-founded Mandilas and Karaberis, a trading firm that become one of the leading motor distributors in Nigeria. Mandilas was one of the pioneer naturalized Nigerian citizens.

Career Mandilas came to Nigeria in 1933, during the Great Depression, he had employment with a Greek firm and worked in many places in Nigeria including Benin city. Among his co-workers was a cousin, A.T. Karaberis.

By 1981, the company had expanded into a group of companies. In 1972, Norman Industries was established to manufacture Carrier air conditioners in Nigeria. A partnership with Electrolux led to an assembly for domestic appliances and an engineering consultancy firm was established.

Death Mandilas died in 1994.