Hempstead, NY – Former Hofstra Wrestler Noel Thompson '04 was inducted into the Downstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame this evening.

He was inducted in the Outstanding American category.

The induction occurred at the 20th Annual Downstate Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & FOLIW Induction & Reunion Dinner.

Thompson is CEO and chief investment officer of Thompson Global LLC, a Global Macro Special Situations Hedge Fund. Thompson Global LP takes discretionary positions in Commodities, Currencies, Energy, Equities, and Fixed Income Liquid Markets globally. Thompson Global Special Situations participates in global transactions as an Adviser, Lender and or Principle in Commodity, Energy, Infrastructure and Mining. Thompson Global Guardian has a network of professionals from the fields of intelligence, law enforcement, military, forensic accounting, academia and investigative journalism. All of which focus on Corporate Due Diligence and Security for global clients.

Thompson graduated from Hofstra University in 2004 with a degree in marketing. He wrestled for four years and was a three-time team captain. He was a four-time NCAA qualifier ‒ making the All-American Round three times ‒ and amassed 130 career wins. Thompson was awarded the Howdy Myers Award as Hofstra's Outstanding Male Athlete.

Thompson lives in New York City with his wife, Mildred, and their son, Noel Thompson III.