Malcolm Alexander Murray | |
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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.
Murray was educated at Strathclyde University. [1]
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]
In the early 1990s, Murray purchased and had stewardship of a 25% shareholding in Manchester United. [2]
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]