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ECONOMY - TOM SANDERSON OM'85
What is your profession and current position?
Economist, Foreign Office, civil service - working on international development.
How did Monkton get you ready for the world of work?
A strong sense of right and wrong; working hard; team sports helped me understand the importance of teams and working well together.
What is your biggest professional achievement?
Supporting over 70,000 entrepreneurs in Africa when I worked at the Five Talents Microfinance charity.
What has been your most challenging professional moment?
When one of our local staff in Africa was murdered and I had to go out and meet the family and support the team.
What inspires and motivates you at work?
Helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and working with other experts to make this happen.
What is one piece of advice you would like to share with pupils or OMs about getting into your profession?
It takes time - so be patient. I worked for 10 years before I really got to where I wanted to be.