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#23 in the world today
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From the Editor
David Thomson and his family control a media and publishing empire founded by his grandfather Roy Thomson.
The family's biggest holding: more than 310 million shares of Thomson Reuters, where Thomson serves as chairman.
In 2018, Thomson Reuters announced it was selling a controlling stake in Refinitiv, a financial data provider, to Blackstone for $17 billion.
The family also holds a stake in telecom giant Bell Canada and own the Toronto-based Globe and Mail newspaper.
Wealth History
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Billionaires (2024)
Personal Stats
Age
67
Source of Wealth
Media
Residence
Toronto, Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Marital Status
Divorced
Children
4
Education
Master of Arts, University of Cambridge
Did you know
Thomson has a diverse art portfolio reported to include pieces from Pablo Picasso and the world's top collection of English romantic painter John Constable.
He is a part owner of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets, and his family's holding company has a minority stake in the Montreal Canadiens.