Dr. David Thomas

Instructor

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Biography

David Thomas is a Lecturer in Finance at the Ivey Business School, part of Western University. With a robust background in investment banking at BMO Capital Markets, he directed equity capital markets and oversaw numerous prospectus-offered retail structured products and equity financings, including initial public offerings. Since joining Marquee Group in 2012, David has developed and taught hundreds of courses tailored to analysts, associates at major banks, corporate business development, budgeting teams, and both undergraduate and post-graduate business students, as well as legal professionals in Canada, Mexico, and China. His expertise in the industry allows him to customize course content effectively to meet the needs of clients. Before his corporate journey, David served as CEO and Director of a Caribbean-based private bank where he provided asset management and corporate services to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — Present

Ivey Business School • London, ON

Teaching and developing finance courses, focusing on industry practices and client-specific course customization.

Director

2002-01-01 — 2011-12-31

BMO Capital Markets • Toronto, ON

Oversaw equity capital markets, responsible for structuring multiple equity financings.

CEO/Director

2010-01-01 — 2011-12-31

Caribbean-based Private Bank • Caribbean

Provided asset management, trust, and corporate services.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.