Background
Thomas, Michael James was born in Birmingham, England. Son of James Henry and Marguerite Dinah (Hughes) Thomas.
Thomas, Michael James was born in Birmingham, England. Son of James Henry and Marguerite Dinah (Hughes) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, University College London, 1956. Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1957.
Manager marketing research Metal Box Company, London, 1957—1960. Researcher, assistant professor Syracuse University, New York, 1960—1972. Visiting professor Lancaster University, England, 1969—1970, senior lecturer, 1972—1985.
Professor Strathclyde University, Glasgow, since 1985.
Lieutenant British Army, 1951-1953. Fellow Chartered Institute Marketing (chairman 1995), Marketing Research Society (president 1999-2005).
Married Nancy Yeoman, August 23, 1958. Children: Helen, Huw.