Eddie Thompson (businessman)
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For other people named Edward Thompson, see Edward Thompson (disambiguation).
Edward Henry Thompson OBE (16 July 1940 – 15 October 2008) was a Scottish businessman. A well-known figure in the Scottish retail industry, he founded the convenience store chain Morning, Noon and Night in 1991, which he later sold for £30 million in 2004. He was awarded the OBE for services to the Scottish grocery industry in 2005.
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Born | Edward Henry Thompson[1] (1940-07-16)16 July 1940 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 15 October 2008(2008-10-15) (aged 68) Dundee, Scotland, UK |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, accountant |
Years active | 1991–2008 |
Title | chairman of Dundee United F.C. |
Spouse(s) | Cath Thompson (m. ?–2008, his death) |
Children | 2 |
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A long-time supporter of Dundee United F.C., Thompson bought the club in 2002 and remained chairman until his death in 2008.