As a member of the firm’s Global Macro Strategy Group, Thomas conducts research on the macro and market implications of geopolitical risk. In his role, he also focuses on internal and external communication efforts, with a particular emphasis on connecting our macro insights to actionable investment ideas in client portfolios. In addition, he is a frequent speaker at Wellington client events and investment seminars worldwide.
Prior to joining Wellington Management in 2015, Thomas had a successful career in journalism as a writer, producer, and editor focused on global business, economics, and geopolitics. He joined Wellington Management from GlobalPost, where he oversaw editorial operations and wrote a column on global business and economics, as well as its Macro blog on the global economy (2008 – 2015). Prior to GlobalPost, Thomas worked as a writer, producer, and editor for CNN and CNN International in New York and London, where he covered Wall Street and the US and global economies, including emerging markets (1991 – 1998). He also worked in similar roles at Crain’s Chicago Business (2005 – 2008) and Time Inc.’s Business 2.0 Magazine (2001 – 2005).
Thomas earned his MA in international relations and economics from the University of Chicago (2002) and his BA in English from Michigan State University (1991).