Geoffrey Thompson (businessman)

William "Geoffrey" Thompson
OBE
Born
William Geoffrey Thompson

(1936-11-16)16 November 1936
Died12 June 2004(2004-06-12) (aged 67)
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseBarbara Joan Thompson (1962–2004; his death)
ChildrenAmanda Jean Thompson
Fiona Carolyn Gilje
Nicholas William Thompson
Parent(s)Leonard Thompson
Doris Thompson

William Geoffrey Thompson OBE (16 November 1936 – 12 June 2004) was a British businessman who was the owner and managing director of Pleasure Beach Resort (better known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach), Adventure Coast Southport, and Frontierland Western Theme Park. He rose to his position in 1976 after the death of his father, Leonard Thompson.