Malcolm Murray (businessman)
Malcolm Alexander Murray | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1955 (age 69) Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Pension fund manager |
Malcolm Alexander Murray (born March 1955) is a Scottish businessman and former chairman of Rangers Football Club.
Early life
[edit]Murray was educated at Strathclyde University.[1]
Business career
[edit]Murray's business career has mainly focussed on pension fund management, with him being involved in some of the largest funds in the UK, including Phillips and Drew.[1] He also holds a senior independent director role with MWB Business Exchange PLC, having gained 31 years of experience in investment management prior to this.[1]
Football
[edit]Manchester United F.C.
[edit]In the early 1990s, Murray purchased and had stewardship of a 25% shareholding in Manchester United.[2]
Rangers F.C.
[edit]On 14 June 2012, following the financial difficulties of Rangers and subsequent takeover by Charles Green's consortium, Murray was appointed as new chairman of the club.[2] It was revealed that Murray is a lifelong fan of Rangers and a season ticket holder.[2]
Murray survived several attempts to oust him as Rangers chairman before being replaced by former club manager, Walter Smith.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "PROFILES The new team". The Herald. 14 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "Rangers: Malcolm Murray is named new Ibrox chairman". BBC Sport. 14 June 2012.
- ^ "Rangers: Club chairman Walter Smith urges board 'unity'". Retrieved 16 March 2021.