Background
Thomson, Bruce John was born on July 18, 1945 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Son of Robert and Isabel (Phillips) Thomson.
Thomson, Bruce John was born on July 18, 1945 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Son of Robert and Isabel (Phillips) Thomson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, U. St. Andrews, Scotland, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Organometallic Chemistry, U. Dundee, Scotland, 1970; diploma in quality management, International Management Centers, Buckingham, England, 1994; Master of Business Administration, International Management Centers, Buckingham, England, 1996.
Research scientist, R.A.R.D.E., Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, 1972-1977; section head explosion and flame laboratory, Health & Safety Laboratory, Buxton, England, 1977-1983; deputy director explosion and flame laboratory, Health & Safety Laboratory, Buxton, England, 1983-1989; director explosion and flame laboratory, Health & Safety Laboratory, Buxton, England, 1989-1994; corporation affairs director, Health & Safety Laboratory, Buxton, England, 1994-1996; corporation services director, Health & Safety Laboratory, Buxton, England, since 1996. Chairman International Group of Experts on the Explosion Risks of Unstable Substances, since 1985.
Governor High Peak College Education, Buxton, since 1994. Fellow Institute Explosive Engineering. Member Rotary Club Buxton.
Married Iris Dorward, July 6, 1968. Children: Gavin, Martin, Jennifer.