Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

politician United Kingdom

Richard Thompson is the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), known for his leadership in navigating complex issues within cricket, including gender equality and player welfare. In a recent statement, he addressed the controversy surrounding the upcoming match against Afghanistan, emphasizing the board's stance against the Taliban's oppression of women and girls while advocating for a coordinated international response rather than a unilateral boycott.

Born on Apr 03, 1949 (76 years old)

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South Africa South Africa: Richard Thompson is a professor of marine biology at the University of Plymouth and a coordinator of The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. 8

Mail & Guardian: Scientists urge ambitious global plastics treaty to protect health – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Richard Thompson is a leading marine litter expert who has called for decisive action to protect human health and the planet from plastic pollution. 9

The Guardian: UN plastic pollution talks must result in ambitious treaty, leading expert says | Plastics

Jamaica Jamaica: Richard Thompson, the executive director of ODPEM, did not appreciate that people were disconcerted about the apparent diminution of the agency’s role. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | Managing disasters better | Commentary

Pakistan Pakistan: Richard Thompson described Lawrence as a true trailblazer of English cricket and a man of immense courage, character, and compassion. 9

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: ‘Trailblazer’ and former England fast bowler David Lawrence dies at 61 - Sport

Australia Australia: Two years ago, he set a then-house price record in Paddington of $14 million when he sold the historic double terrace Brompton to Monte Carlo-based art adviser Richard Thompson. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Woollahra’s $10.6m failed sale offers a lesson in contract law

United States United States: Richard Thompson is a marine biologist at the University of Plymouth who coined the term 'microplastics' in a 2004 paper. 8

The New York Times: What Experts Want You to Know About Microplastics

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Thompson, chair of the National Drought Group, warned that water companies may need to bring in water restrictions. 6

BBC: Exceptionally low river levels forecast in parts of the UK