David Plastow
British businessman (1932–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir David Arnold Stuart Plastow, FRSA (9 May 1932 – 5 June 2019) was a British businessman who was chairman of the UK's Medical Research Council 1990–1998.[1]
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Sir David Plastow | |
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Born | David Arnold Stuart Plastow (1932-05-09)9 May 1932 Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England |
Died | 5 June 2019(2019-06-05) (aged 87) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Businessman |
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He became an automobile executive who filled a series of high level appointments in the UK. Between 1958[2] 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.