Background
Tierney, Patrick John was born on October 9, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Thomas Michael and Betty Ruth (Fairall) Tierney.
Tierney, Patrick John was born on October 9, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Thomas Michael and Betty Ruth (Fairall) Tierney.
Bachelor of Science, University Colorado, 1967. Master of Business Administration, University Colorado, 1970.
President, Gould E.P.C. Division, San Diego, 1980-1984; president, Caterpillar Capital, San Diego, 1984-1985; vice president, general manager, TRW Information Superior vena cava syndrome, Orange, California, 1985-1991; Chief Executive Officer, Knight-Ridder Information, Mountain View, California, 1991-1996; group Chief Executive Officer,, The Thomson Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, since 1996.
Member Information Industry Association (board directors since 1992).
Married Lois Bruce, January 1, 1980. Children: Christopher, Blake.