Tom Piotrowski (economist)
Tom Piotrowski (born 1967) is an Australian economist working for financial services company CommSec as a market analyst.[1][2]
Media[]
Piotrowski regularly presents stock market updates for CommSec on Australian television.[2]
As a result of his presence on television, he has become a cult figure, including inspiring fansites on social networking sites Facebook and Myspace.[3][4][5] Rove McManus paid tribute to him on his show Rove Live with regular crosses to Tom Piotrowski detailing the week in finance throughout 2009.
In 2013, his decision to grow a beard led to Facebook groups supporting[6] and opposing[7] the move and a media report asking 'Has Commsec guy Tom Piotrowski gone too far with his caveman beard?'.[8]
References[]
- ^ "Speaker Details – Piotrowki". Saxton Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ a b "CommSec Analyst Helps Students Make Sense of the Share Market on the DollarsandSense Website Forum". Commonwealth Bank. 10 February 2004. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ Connolly, Fiona (27 October 2007). "Kooky Commsec guy rates a Logie". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ Evans, Michael (19 October 2008). "The price of fame". Business Day. WAtoday. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ Campbell, Mel (11 August 2009). "The Mystery of Tom Piotrowski's Hair". Crikey. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ Tom Piotrowski's beard turns me on
- ^ Tom Piotrowski Shave Your Beard
- ^ Has Commsec guy Tom Piotrowski gone too far with his caveman beard?
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