Malcolm Murray (businessman) explained

Malcolm Alexander Murray
Birth Place: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

Murray was educated at Strathclyde University.[1]

Business career

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. 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.

Football

Manchester United F.C.

In the early 1990s, Murray purchased and had stewardship of a 25% shareholding in Manchester United.[2]

Rangers F.C.

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. It was revealed that Murray is a lifelong fan of Rangers and a season ticket holder.

Murray survived several attempts to oust him as Rangers chairman before being replaced by former club manager, Walter Smith.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PROFILES The new team. The Herald. 14 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Rangers: Malcolm Murray is named new Ibrox chairman. BBC Sport. 14 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Rangers: Club chairman Walter Smith urges board 'unity'. 2021-03-16.