Tom Piotrowski (economist)

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Tom Piotrowski (born 1967) is an Australian economist working for financial services company CommSec as a market analyst. [1] [2]

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Personal life

Piotrowski's parents were born overseas, described as "new to Australia" during his youth. [3]

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. [4] [5] [6] 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 [7] and opposing [8] the move and a media report asking 'Has Commsec guy Tom Piotrowski gone too far with his caveman beard?'. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Speaker Details – Piotrowki". Saxton Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  2. 1 2 "CommSec Analyst Helps Students Make Sense of the Share Market on the DollarsandSense Website Forum". Commonwealth Bank. 10 February 2004. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  3. ↑ "Fair shares: Ten investing questions with CommSec's Tom Piotrowski". Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Connolly, Fiona (27 October 2007). "Kooky Commsec guy rates a Logie". The Daily Telegraph . Sydney. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  5. ↑ Evans, Michael (19 October 2008). "The price of fame". Business Day. WAtoday . Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  6. ↑ Campbell, Mel (11 August 2009). "The Mystery of Tom Piotrowski's Hair". Crikey . Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  7. ↑ Tom Piotrowski's beard turns me on
  8. ↑ Tom Piotrowski Shave Your Beard
  9. ↑ Has Commsec guy Tom Piotrowski gone too far with his caveman beard?


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