Bridget McConnell, Date of Birth

Bridget McConnell

Scottish cultural administrator

Date of Birth: 28-May-1958

Profession: business executive

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Dr Bridget Mary McConnell, Lady McConnell of Glenscorrodale, CBE (born 28 May 1958) is a Scottish cultural administrator and current Chief Executive Officer of Glasgow Life, the charity responsible for delivering culture and sport in Glasgow.
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.
Since being in charge of Glasgow Life, McConnell has been responsible for the £35 million refurbishment of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, an upgrade of the Mitchell Library and a major overhaul of the city’s sports, leisure, arts and cultural facilities.
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