John Ward Thomson

Role at Marinis Finance Group
Business Consultant and Mentor
How long have you been with Marinis Financial Group
Since 2001
Birth Place
Edinburgh (Scotland)
When I was 11, I wanted to be
Banker
Children’s Names
  • Alison
  • Fiona
  • Christina
Spouse Name
Pamela
Pet Names
  • Kaluha (Cat)
Nickname at High School
Laird
High School attended
Bellevue High School
Qualifications since:
Certificate of Oenology
27 Years in Retail Management
23 years in Financial Planning
Hobbies
Gardening, Reading, Magic, Politics
First Car
Messerschitt
First Concert
Beatles
Proudest Moment
Arriving in Australia / The Birth of my Children
Most Memorable Birthday
40th
Favourite Holiday Destination
Europe, UK, France, Italy, Germany
Favourite Movie
Casablanca
Favourite TV Program
New Tricks, Judge John Deed, Benny Hill
Favourite Quote
I can't change the wind, but I can adjust my sails
Favourite Song
There’s a New World - The Seekers
Favourite Sport
AFL Football, Rugby, Golf
Favourite Sports Team
Adelaide Crows
Favourite Restaurant
La Tombola and the Jolly Boat House
Favourite pair of shoes
Windsor Smiths
Favourite Luxury
Relaxing with family, friends and travelling overseas
I intensely dislike
Selfish and bad mannered people
If I was invisible, I would…
Attend a government cabinet meeting
Planned retirement age
Retired at 70
When I retire, I will…
Travelling more overseas, spending time in my garden and enjoying reading
My mum doesn’t know that I…
Applied to migrate to Australia
Favourite relevant web link
www.crikey.com.au