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David Plastow

1932 – 2019

British businessman

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Lived 1932 – 2019 (aged 87). David Plastow was a British businessperson.

Sir David Arnold Stuart Plastow, (9 May 1932 – 5 June 2019) was a British businessman who was chairman of the UK's Medical Research Council 1990–1998.

He became an automobile executive who filled a series of high level appointments in the UK. Between 1958 and 1980 he worked for Rolls-Royce Motors (including its predecessor and successor companies). He was Chairman of the company between 1972 and 1980. He subsequently developed a variety of industry directorships and other appointments.

Career Plastow was born in Grimsby. He joined Vauxhall Motors Limited in 1950 as an apprentice, and within seven years had worked his way up to the position of sales manager. region of what was then the automobile division of a company concentrating on aero-engine production. while Fawn retained a senior position within the Aero Engine Division. When Rolls-Royce Motors was established as a separate entity in 1972, Plastow became its chairman. He became a director of Vickers plc in 1975, and remained a Vickers director after the Rolls- Royce business was acquired by Vickers in 1980. From 1990 to 1998 he was the chairman of the Medical Research Council.

Personal life Educated first at Clee Grammar School for Boys in Lincolnshire, and then at Culford School between 1946 and 1950, Plastow married Barbara Ann May in 1954. The marriage produced two recorded children. In addition to his professional life, Plastow found time to be an enthusiastic football supporter. In 1977, he told a journalist that his favourite footballer was Franz Beckenbauer whom he had first seen in action in 1966 at a World Cup tournament in London.

Honours Fellows of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) 1986 Knighted Queen's Birthday Honours

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Education
Culford School
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor
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Sir David Arnold Stuart Plastow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Plastow?

British businessman

When was David Plastow born?

David Plastow was born on 9 May 1932 in Grimsby.

When did David Plastow die?

David Plastow died on 5 June 2019.

What was David Plastow's occupation?

David Plastow was a businessperson.

What nationality was David Plastow?

David Plastow was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Plastow

· Wikidata: Q5238606

· DBpedia: David Plastow

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