Bridget McConnell

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The Right Honourable The Lady McConnell of Glenscorrodale
Official portrait, 2022
Personal details
Born	Bridget Mary McConnell (1958-05-28)May 28, 1958 Glasgow, Scotland
Spouse(s)	Richard Brown ​ (until 1987)​ Jack McConnell

Bridget Mary McConnell, Baroness McConnell of Glenscorrodale, CBE (born 28 May 1958) is a retired Scottish cultural administrator. Prior to retirement she served as the chief executive officer of Glasgow Life, the charity responsible for delivering culture and sport in Glasgow.^[1] McConnell was instrumental in Glasgow’s successful bid for and subsequent hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, serving as a member of the organising committee and as the Director of Ceremonies and Culture, while overseeing infrastructure required for the games. McConnell was responsible for a major overhaul of the city’s sports, leisure, arts and cultural facilities.^[2] McConnell is the wife of former First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell. In 2006, she was voted #15 in The Scotsman’s power 100 list.