David Thomson: Bio, Education, Career, Net Worth, Family, and Relationships
Last Update: Nov 23, 2024
- Full Name: NA
- Born: June 12, 1957 in Toronto, Canada
- Height: 183 cm
- Occupation: Canadian-British magnate
In 2006, David Thomson was appointed chairman of Thomson Corporation and also inherited his father's British title, Baron Thomson of Fleet. Following the acquisition of Reuters in 2008, he became the chairman of the newly merged company, Thomson Reuters.
Biography and Education of David Thomson
David Thomson was born on June 12, 1957, in Toronto, Ontario, as the eldest child of the 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet and his wife, Marilyn Lavis. He has a sister named Taylor Thomson, and his brother, Peter Thomson, is a race car driver.
David Thomson earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Selwyn College, Cambridge, in 1978. As a child, he attended Upper Canada College and the Hall School.
Business Career of David Thomson
David Thomson began his business career as a junior associate at McLeod Young Weir in Toronto. He later left the firm to join the family business, taking on various roles in companies owned by the Thomson family. Thomson served as the manager of The Bay store at Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke and as president of Zellers.
David Thomson Net Worth and Salary
As of the current updated data, David Thomson is the richest Canadian businessperson and 22nd richest in the world, with an estimated net worth of $12.2 Billion, through his businesses and investments.