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John W. Thompson is a businessperson and investor born on April 24, 1949 in Fort Dix. He holds citizenship in the United States. Thompson is best known as the former CEO of Symantec, a position he held before taking on his current occupation as a chief executive officer.
Thompson is a well-educated individual, having studied at various prestigious institutions. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida A&M University. He also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and obtained a degree from MIT's Sloan School of Management.
In addition to his achievements at Symantec, Thompson is actively involved in other organizations. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Illumina, a leading company in the field of genomics.