![]() | This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: Bridget McConnell retired in 2022. The article has a basic reflection of that, but needs a bit of a tidy up to remove duplication.(January 2023) |
The Lady McConnell of Glenscorrodale | |
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Born | Bridget Mary McConnell 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.
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