Background
Thomas, Ian Leslie Maurice was born on May 10, 1937 in Bearsden, Scotland. Son of Maurice and Fanny Olive (White) Thomas. came to the United States, 1989.
Thomas, Ian Leslie Maurice was born on May 10, 1937 in Bearsden, Scotland. Son of Maurice and Fanny Olive (White) Thomas. came to the United States, 1989.
Bachelor of Science with honours, University Glasgow, Scotland, 1960. ARCST with honors, University Strathclyde, Scotland, 1960.
Indentured apprentice, British Polar Engines, Scotland, 1955-1960; installation engineer, Free Piston Engine Company, Singapore, 1960-1962; production manager, Imperial Chemical Industries, England, 1962-1973; general manager wall coverings, Reed International, 1973-1978; managing director, Odhams (Watford) Ltd., 1979-1982; Chief Executive Officer, Reed Travel Group, England, 1983-1992; Chief Executive Officer, Reed Telepublishing, Secaucus, New Jersey, 1983-1995. Board directors Reed International PLC, Reed Elsevier PLC.
Member Institution Mechanical Engineers.
Married Margaret June Thomas, August 13, 1960. Children: Fiona, Diana, Ian.