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House, 21/1 East Suffolk Park, Edinburgh EH16 5PN; T.- 0131-667 2725. Thomaneck, Emeritus Professor Jurgen Karl Albert, MEd, Drphil. Professor in German, Aberdeen University, 1992-2001; Aberdeen City Councillor, 1996-2003 (Convener, Education and Leisure Committee, 1999-2003); b. 12.6.41, Germany; m., Guinevere Ronald; 2 d. Educ. Universities of Kiel, Tubingen, Aberdeen. Lecturer in German, Aberdeen University, since 1968. Grampian Regional Councillor, 1984-96; President, Aberdeen Trades Council, 1982-2001; Convenor, Grampian Joint Police Board, 1995-98; Board Member, Grampian Enterprise Ltd., until 1995; President, KIMO UK, 1996-2003; author/editor of 10 books, 15 contributions to books, 30 articles in learned journals, all in German studies. Recreation: football. Address: (h.) 17 Elm Place, Aberdeen AB25 3SN. Thompson, Professor Alan Eric, MA (Hons), PhD, FRSA, FSA(Scot). Emeritus Professor of the Economics of Government, Heriot-Watt University; b. 16.9.24; m., Mary Heather Long; 3 s.; 1 d. Educ. Kingston-upon-Hull Grammar School; Edinburgh University. Edinburgh University: Assistant in Political Economy, 1952-53, Lecturer in Economics, 1953-59 and 1964-71; Professor of the Economics of Government, Heriot-Watt University, 1972-87; Parliamentary Labour candidate, Galloway, 1950, 1951; MP (Labour), Dunfermline, 1959-64; Member, Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland, 1975-80; Chairman, Northern Offshore Maritime Resources Study, 1974-83; Governor, Newbattle Abbey College, 1975-85 (Chairman, 1980-83); Member, Local Government Boundaries Commission for Scotland, 1975-80; Member, Scottish Council for Adult Education in HM Forces, 1973-2000; BBC National Governor for Scotland, 1975-79; Governor, Leith Nautical College, 1981-85; Trustee, Bell’s Nautical Trust, 1981-85; Parliamentary Adviser, Scottish Pharmaceutical General Council, 1984-2000. Publications: Development of Economic Doctrine (Co-author), 1980; articles in academic journals. Address: (h.) 11 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh EH9 1SN. Thompson, Professor Alastair Mark, ALCM, MBChB, MD, FRSCEd. Professor of Surgical Oncology, University of Dundee, since 2002, Director of Breast Cancer Research; b. 18.11.60. Educ. Boroughmuir High School, Edinburgh; Edinburgh University. Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, 1991-96; Senior Lecturer/Reader, University of Dundee, 1996- 2002; Visiting Professor of Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, 2010; Chairman: National Cancer Research Institute Breast Clinical Studies Group, since 2009, Breast Cancer Campaign Tissue Bank Board, since 2009. Address: (b.) Dundee Cancer Centre, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY; T.-01382 383223. E-mail: a.m.thompson@dundee.ac.uk Thompson, Bruce Kevin, MA. Headmaster, Strathallan School, since 2000; b. 14.11.59, Bath; m., Fabienne; 2d. Educ. Newcastle High School; New College, Oxford University. Cheltenham College: Assistant Master, 1983-94; Head of Classics, 1986-94; Assistant Housemaster, 1990-94; Depute Rector, Dollar Academy, 1994-2000. Chairman: Scottish HMC, 2011, Scottish Rugby Council. Recreations: rowing; weight training; music; literature. Address: (b.) Strathallan School, Forgandenny, Perth, PH2 9EG; T.-01738 815000. Thompson, David George, Dip in Consumer Affairs, MTSI. MSP (SNP), Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, WHO'S WHO IN SCOTLAND 503 since 2011, Highlands and Islands, 2007-2011; b. 20.9.49, Lossiemouth; m., Veronica; 1 s.; 3 d. Educ. Lossiemouth High Secondary. Trading Standards Officer (TSO), Banff Moray & Nairn CC, 1971-73; Assistant Chief TSO, Ross & Cromarty County Council, 1973-75; Chief TSO, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, 1975- 83; Depute Director of Trading Standards, Highland Regional Council, 1983-86, Director of Trading Standards, 1986-95; Director of Protective Services, Highland Council, 1995-2001. Member of Church of Scotland; Member of GMB. Recreations: DIY; golf; hillwalking. Address: (h.) Balnafettack Farm House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NL; T.-01349 864701. E-mail: dave.thompson.msp@scottish.parliament.uk; web: www.davethompsonmsp.org Thompson, Frank, MA (Hons), MPhil, PGCE, NPQH. Principal, Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, Perth, since 2012; b. 5.7.66, Hartlepool; m., Tara; 2 d. Educ. Ampleforth College, York; Cambridge University. Head of Economics and Business, St Mary’s, Astley, 1998-2002; Assistant Headteacher, All Saints Catholic College, Manchester, 2002-06; Deputy Headmaster, Mount St. Mary’s College, Derbyshire, 2006-2012. Member, Girls’ School Association. Recreations: running; walking; surfing. Address: (h. & b.) Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, Perth PH2 9BQ; T.-01738 815512. E-mail: fthompson@kilgraston.com Thompson, Keith John, BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA. Executive Director, NHS National Services Scotland, since 2004; Director, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, 2004-2011; b. 02.05.57, Ormskirk; m., Helen Valerie; 1 s.; 1 d. Educ. Maghull Grammar School; Birmingham University; Edinburgh University. Career: Vice President, Global Manufacturing, Serologicals Corp; Vice President, Diagnostics and Biotechnology Serologicals Corp; Managing Director, Bioscot Ltd. Director, European Blood Alliance; Chairman, UK Blood Forum; Member, Scottish BioIndustry Association Committee. Recreations: rugby; gardening; motoring. Address: (b.) Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB; T.-0131 275 6000. Thompson, Simon, BA (Politics and Economics), MBA. Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, since 2007. Educ. University of Newcastleupon-Tyne; University of Edinburgh. Lived and worked in Poland and the Czech Republic from 1994 to 2000, teaching and then managing a series of international education and training businesses; managed the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB), an independent standards-setting board established by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), developing and promoting International Education Standards for Professional Accountants; previously worked for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), establishing ACCA in 25 countries in Central & Eastern Europe, and leading a number of EU and other donor-funded accounting education and reform programmes. Address: (b.) The Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, Drumsheugh House, 38b Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7SW; T.-0131 473 7777; e-mail: simon@charteredbanker.com Thomson, Ben. Chairman, The National Galleries of Scotland. Educ. Edinburgh University. Career: started work for Kleinwort Benson in London, then joined Noble Group, the UK investment bank, 1990; Chief Executive of Noble Group, 1997 and became Chairman
504 WHO'S WHO IN SCOTLAND in 2007, until its merger with Execution Limited in 2010. Chairman: Urbicus Ltd (property debt fund management company), Inverleith Capital LLP (a corporate finance firm), Reform Scotland (an independent think tank researching and promoting policies to improve the Scottish economic environment and the efficiency of the public sector), Barrington Stoke (a Scottish publishing company that publishes books for reluctant readers). Non-Executive Director of two quoted investment trusts, Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust plc and Fidelity Special Values plc; also a Non-Executive Director, Edinburgh Science Festival. Recreations: enjoys opera and art; former Scottish international athlete, and enjoys most sports, especially skiing and triathlon. Address: (h.) 33 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NU. Thomson, David. Chief Superintendent, Head of Training, Scottish Police College, since 2007; b. 6.4.56, Greenock; m., Denise; 1 s.; 1 d. Educ. Greenock Academy; Glasgow Caledonia University. Quantity Surveyor, 1974-82; Police Constable, Greenock, 1982- 89; Police Sergeant, Paisley and Scottish Police College, 1989-94; Police Inspector, Glasgow Southside, 1994- 2000; Chief Inspector, Planning, 2000-04; Superintendent, Hamilton, Glasgow City Centre, 2004- 07. Home Office Research Award. Recreations: golf; running; music. Address: (b.) Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife FK10 4BE; T.-01259 73 2154; e-mail: davidbp@thomson@hotmail.co.uk Thomson, David Mark, BA. Artistic Director/joint Chief Executive, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, since 2003; b. 26.4.64, Bellshill; 1 s.; 1 d. Educ. Caldervale High School, Airdrie; Strathclyde University. Arts worker, Maryhill Arts Centre, Glasgow; Assistant Director, Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London; Assistant Director, Royal Shakespeare Company; Associate Director, Nottingham Playhouse; Artistic Director, Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh. Author of four professionally produced plays for theatre; Fringe First Award. Recreation: music. Address: (b.) Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX; T.-0131 248 4800. Thomson, Sir (Frederick Douglas) David, Bt, BA. Director, Through Transport Marine Mutual Assurance Association (Bermuda) Ltd., since 1973; Chairman, S.A. Meacock & Co. Ltd., since 1996; Chairman, The Investment Company plc, since 2004; Member, Royal Company of Archers (Queen’s Bodyguard for Scotland); b. 14.2.40, Edinburgh; 2 s.; 1 d. Educ. Eton; University College, Oxford. Recreations: shooting; skiing; tennis. Address: (h.) Holylee, Walkerburn, Peeblesshire; T.-01896 870673; e-mail: sirdthomson@holyee.go-plus.net Thomson, George. Chief Executive, Volunteer Development Scotland. Address: (b.) Jubilee House, Forthshire Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ; T.-01786 479593. Thomson, George Buchanan, FCIBS; b. 10.1.24, Glasgow; m. (1), Margaret I. Williams (deceased); (2), Margaret R.H. Campbell. Educ. Eastwood Secondary School. Joined Union Bank of Scotland, 1940; War Service, 1942-46 with RAF (Navigator, Bomber Command); held various banking appointments, 1947-86; retired as Assistant General Manager (Branch Administration, West), Bank of Scotland; Past President, Institute of Bankers in Scotland; Director and Chairman, Association for the Relief of Incurables; Lately Hon. Treasurer, Scottish Civic Trust; former Convener, Board of Stewardship and Finance, Church of Scotland; Director, Ian Skelly Holdings Ltd., 1986-89; Director, Clydesdale Development Company, 1988-95; Moderator, Dumbarton Presbytery, Church of Scotland, 2000-01. Recreations: music; reading; church. Address: (h.) Kingswood, 26 Waverley Avenue, Helensburgh G84 7JU; T.-01436 672915. Thomson, Rev. Iain Urquhart. Minister, Parish of Skene, 1972-2011 (retired); b. 13.12.45, Dundee; m., Christine Freeland; 1 s.; 2 d. Educ. Harris Academy, Dundee; Inverness Royal Academy; Aberdeen University; Christ's College, Aberdeen. Assistant Minister, Castlehill Church, Ayr, 1970-72. Clerk, Presbytery of Gordon, 1988-2000; Clerk and Treasurer, Synod of Grampian Trusts Committee, since 1993. Recreations: golf; theatre. Address: 4 Keirhill Gardens, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6AZ; T.-01224 746743; e-mail: ianuthomson@googlemail.com Thomson, Professor James Alick, MA, PhD. Professor of Psychology, Strathclyde University, since 2000, Head of Department of Psychology; b. 9.12.51, Inverness; m., Dana O'Dwyer; 1 d. Educ. Inverness Royal Academy; Edinburgh University. Research Scholar, Uppsala University, Sweden, 1973; Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Paris, 1977-78; Strathclyde University: Lecturer, 1979-91, Senior Lecturer, 1992-94, Reader, 1995-99. Publications: The Facts About Child Pedestrian Accidents, 1991; Child Development and the Aims of Road Safety Education (Co-Author), 1996; Child Safety: Problem and Prevention from Pre-School to Adolescence (Co-Author), 1996; Kerbcraft: A Manual for Road Safety Professionals, 1997; Studies in Perception and Action V (Co-Editor), 1999; Crossroads: Smart Strategies for Novice Pedestrians, 2005; 80 scientific articles and government reports. Recreations: rock climbing; hillwalking; mountaineering; photography; travel; Gaelic language and literature. Address: (b.) Department of Psychology, Strathclyde University, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE; T.-0141-548 2572; e-mail: j.a.thomson@strath.ac.uk Thomson, Sir John Adam, GCMG; b. 27.4.27, Bieldside, Aberdeen; m., 1, Elizabeth Anne McClure (deceased); 3 s.; 1 d.; 2, Judith Ogden Bullitt. Educ. Aberdeen University; Trinity College, Cambridge. Joined Foreign Office, 1950; seconded to Cabinet Office as Chief of Assessment Staff, 1968-71; Minister and Deputy Permanent Representative, NATO, 1972; Head of UK Delegation, MBFR Exploratory Talks, Vienna, 1973; Assistant Under Secretary for Defence and Disarmament, 1973-76; British High Commissioner in India, 1977-82; British Permanent Representative and Ambassador to UN, 1982-87; Principal Director, 21st Century Trust, 1987-90; Director, ANZ Grindlays, 1987-96; International Adviser, ANZ Grindleys Bank, 1996-98; Chairman, Felmings Emerging Markets Investment Trust, 1990-97; Chairman, Minority Rights Group, 1991-99; Director's Visitor, Institute for Advanced Studies, Princeton, 1995-96. Trustee, National Museums of Scotland, 1990-99; Member, Council, International Institute of Strategic Studies, 1987-96; Trustee, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, 1988-2010; Research Affiliate, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Foreign Honorary Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Recreations: hill-walking; tennis. Thomson, Rev. John Morria Arnott, TD, JP, BD, ThM. Minister, Hamilton Old Parish Church, since 2001; b. 27.02.49, Buckhaven; m., Marlene Jeffrey Logan; 1 s.; 1 d. Educ. Irvine Royal Academy; University of Glasgow; Columbia Theological Seminary, Atlanta, USA. Career: Journalist, Irvine Herald; Executive Officer, Natural Environment Research Council; Admin Officer, Irvine Development Corporation; Assistant Project Co-ordinator, Wiltshire County Council; Minister: Houston and
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