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Jon Thompson
Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council · United Kingdom
Jon Thompson is the CEO of Financial Reporting Council. Thompson is based in the United Kingdom. Thompson was born in 1964 and educated at Anglia Ruskin University.
British civil servant who trained as an accountant at EY and held senior public sector finance roles including Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence and Chief Executive of HMRC before joining the Financial Reporting Council in Autumn 2019. He led the FRC's transformation and transition to the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority until stepping down in 2023.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Sir Jon Thompson's appointment as chair of Vocalink following his tenure leading the Financial Reporting Council, and his subsequent appointment as chairman of Frasers Group after the departure of the previous chair. The headlines indicate Thompson has held senior regulatory and government positions, including as CEO of the Financial Reporting Council and chief executive of HMRC before transitioning to board and leadership roles in the private sector.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 29, 1964
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Awards
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
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Jon Thompson: FAQ
- Who is Jon Thompson?
- Jon Thompson is the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Reporting Council, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Jon Thompson lead?
- Jon Thompson is CEO of Financial Reporting Council.
- Where was Jon Thompson educated?
- Jon Thompson studied at Anglia Ruskin University.