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Graeme Thompson

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CEO Group Chair at Vistage UK at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Graeme is a CEO Group Chair for Vistage UK, where he coaches and mentors CEOs of businesses with turnovers ranging from £3m to £100m. His approach is shaped by over 25 years of leadership experience in elite sports, serving as a Performance Director in Rugby League, Water Polo, and Curling.

His core purpose is creating environments that enable people to achieve their greatest potential. A former international rugby league player for Scotland, he remains deeply involved in the sport through board positions with the International Rugby League and Rugby League European Federation. He also serves as a trustee for the Bank of Scotland Foundation.

He has led athletes and teams at World Cups, World Championships, and both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
CEO Group Chair at Vistage UK
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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CEO Coaching
As a Vistage Chair, his primary role is coaching CEOs and facilitating peer advisory groups to enhance their leadership and grow their businesses.
Elite Sports Leadership
He draws parallels between success in elite sports and business, focusing on people-centric strategies, talent development, and creating inspiring visions.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
CEO Group Chair at Vistage UK
Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
11-2019
Board Trustee
Bankofscotlandfoundation.org
10-2010 - 10-2022
Board member
Rugby League European Federation
2-2020 - 9-2022
Deputy Chair
International Rugby League
9-2017 - 8-2022
Trustee
Tullibody Community Development Trust
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Education
2003 - 2013
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Open Univ
1990 - 1995
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moray house college, edinburgh
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