Description: (Chairman of Thomson Corporation and also inherited his father's British title, Baron Thomson of Fleet)
David Thomson, 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet, is a Canadian/British media magnate who became chairman of Thomson Corporation after his father's passing. He inherited the British title, Baron Thomson of Fleet, and assumed the role of chairman of the combined entity, Thomson Reuters, following the acquisition of Reuters in 2008. As of June 2024, Thomson is recognized as the wealthiest individual in Canada and the 22nd richest globally, with an estimated net worth of $61.3 billion USD.