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Geoffrey Thompson (businessman) (William Geoffrey Thompson) was born on 16 November, 1936 in Manchester, UK, is a Businessman. Discover Geoffrey Thompson (businessman)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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William Geoffrey Thompson |
| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
16 November 1936 |
| Birthday |
16 November |
| Birthplace |
Manchester, UK |
| Date of death |
(2004-06-12) Blackpool, UK |
| Died Place |
Blackpool, UK |
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Geoffrey Thompson (businessman) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Geoffrey Thompson (businessman) height not available right now. We will update Geoffrey Thompson (businessman)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Geoffrey Thompson (businessman)'s Wife?
His wife is Barbara Joan Thompson (1962–2004; his death)
| Family |
| Parents |
Leonard Thompson Doris Thompson |
| Wife |
Barbara Joan Thompson (1962–2004; his death) |
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| Children |
Amanda Jean Thompson Fiona Carolyn Gilje Nicholas William Thompson |
Geoffrey Thompson (businessman) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Geoffrey Thompson (businessman) worth at the age of 68 years old? Geoffrey Thompson (businessman)’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from . We have estimated
Geoffrey Thompson (businessman)'s net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
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Timeline
Thompson died at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on 12 June 2004, while attending his daughter Amanda's wedding. He left Blackpool Pleasure Beach to Amanda. Before his death, he was quoted as telling her: "If you don’t think you’re strong enough to run the business then you’re not the person I thought you were."
He sat on a number of trade agencies, such as the English Tourist Board and the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions, and was appointed an OBE for this work. In 1986, Pleasure Beach became one of the first companies in the UK to register with the Government Profit Related Pay Unit. Under this scheme the company agreed that, where profits exceeded £1 million, 10% would be distributed among the permanent staff according to their length of service. Geoffrey was often in dispute with Blackpool Council over their decision to allow private traders to use land opposite the Pleasure Beach. He won his appeal to clear the land of all trading attractions and the Pleasure Beach has remained unaffected by the situation.
Geoffrey Thompson was appointed managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1976, following the death of his father. During his tenure, he bought two separate amusement parks, Pleasureland Southport and Frontierland, Morecambe. The latter of which he closed down in 2000. He invested heavily into the Pleasure Beach during his time, opening the Steeplechase, Avalanche, Revolution, Big One, Ice Blast: The Ride and Valhalla. Like his father, he had a good relationship with Arrow Dynamics with them building many of Pleasure Beach's rides until they went bankrupt in 2002.
Thompson married Barbara Foxcroft in 1962, and had three children; Amanda, Nick and Fiona. He was awarded an OBE in the 1997 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours.
William Geoffrey Thompson OBE (16 November 1936 – 12 June 2004) was a British businessman who was the managing director and owner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Pleasureland Southport and Frontierland, Morecambe. He rose to his position in 1976 after the death of his father, Leonard Thompson.
