Prof. Michael Thomas, "Father of CIM HK", Deceased

It is with great sadness for The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Hong Kong (CIM HK) to learn of the passing of Professor Michael Thomas: "Father of CIM HK" as he initiated the HK branch set up.

Prof. Thomas first visited Hong Kong in 1995 to help with eastablishing the Hong Kong branch. This was achieved in 1996. Prof. Thomas subsequently visited in 2000 to officiate at the opening ceremony of CIM HK's first office in Central; and in 2006 during the CIM HK 10th Anniversary Celebrations, when Prof. Thomas filled the role as facilitator of the morning session of the International Marketing Conference.

"The Hong Kong Regional Board and staff will vouch our best efforts to ensure that the seed of marketing knowledge and professional practice planted by him in HK would further grow, and that his legacy will continue in the Far East. Prof. Thomas will be dearly missed by all CIM members and friends in HK," CIM HK spokesman said.

Prof. Thomas passed away peacefully on Jan 30, 2010 (Sat). His funeral is on Feb 6, 2010 (Sat) at Noon in the Great Hall of Rothesay Castle, the Isle of Bute, U.K.

Those who wish to pay tribute or condolences may do so on the memorial website created for him by clicking here.

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