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Tom Plater

Sourcing Manager

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT

What are you most proud of?

Winning the PDP overall award

What makes you angry?

A pessimistic outlook on things

What sports team do you support (if any)?

Liverpool Football Club & Wales for the Rugby

Which famous person would you most like to meet and why?

David Attenborough, would love to chat with him about all of his travels and amazing life experiences

What superpower would you most like to have and why?

Teleportation – Effortless travel around the world and more importantly no morning commute!

What historical figure do you most admire and why?

Nelson Mandela – A man of incredible moral character and integrity who brought peace to a racially divided country and leading the fight for human rights around the world.

What’s your perfect weekend?

Playing a rugby match on Saturday morning and a few pints after.

A belated brunch, Super Sunday on the TV & a big roast dinner

What’s your favourite meal?

I love all food so this is a really tough one, can’t go wrong with a good curry.

Can you describe yourself in one word?

Friendly

What do you hope to be doing 5 years from now?

Playing up front for Liverpool, if that fails I’d hope to be a director of procurement at an NHS trust.

Date: 13 December

Posted in members on Dec 13, 2023

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