Geoffrey Alan Thomas AO is an Australian-born international businessman with interests in Australia, the United States, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Within Australia, Thomas is the sole owner of Maleny Manor, a noted ceremony and reception venue in Queensland;[4][5] Rancho del Cielo, a special events venue;[6] Settlers Rise Vineyard and Winery, an internationally distributed and award-winning Australian wine operated by Peter Scudamore-Smith, Australia's second Master of Wine and recipient of thirty-seven wine awards;[7][8] and Carbrook Nursery, a business that specialises in growing drought tolerant plants for the commercial industry.
[2][12] Premier Campbell Newman identified the TIQ review as among the Queensland Government's "top priorities"[13] within a series of ministerial "to-do" lists released on 23 November 2012.
[2][15] The recommendations of the review were adopted by Government, and on 22 October 2013, Nichols announced Cabinet approval for the appointment of six members of the newly created TIQ board, including Thomas as its deputy chairman.
[10] At the international level, Thomas received a number of honorary designations in recognition for his business involvement and diplomatic efforts.