James T.C.
James E. Thompson (born January 14, 1940) is an American-born Hong Kong entrepreneur.
Biography
Since 1978, he has resided in Hong Kong and has obtained permanent resident status.[1] He is the founder and chairman of the private Hong Kong company Crown Worldwide Group. He has served as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, a member of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Advisory Committee on Corruption Problems, and a board member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.[2]
In 2003, as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, he proposed that the Hong Kong government host the "HarbourFest" event. He was later criticized for poor planning and excessive use of public funds for the event. That same year, he was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong government, and named "fDi Personality of the Year" by *fDi* Magazine[3] for his efforts in promoting foreign direct investment.
As of 2012, Crown Worldwide Group reported revenues of USD 850 million.