Bridget McConnell

Bridget McConnell, Lady McConnell of Glenscorrodale, CBE (née McLuckie; born 28 May 1958) is a Scottish public sector administrator specialising in the arts. She was the chief executive officer of Glasgow Life from 2007 to 2022, the charity and arms-length body responsible for delivering culture and sport in Glasgow. McConnell participated in Glasgow's successful bid for 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. Quotes “I think we need to look at a different view of public health. It can’t just be about campaigns to stop smoking, it needs to be about how can you live a healthy life in your community and that means local resources, services whether it is libraries, sports, or development staff. We need advocates to look at ideas for the future and there needs to be a sense of urgency that we need to do something more.” “One of the things that has really struck me about the emerging evidence is that we always presumed our privacy didn't exist. Isn't it terrible that we normalised that?” “The job I do is an incredible privilege.” “Do what you love … my advice is always do what you love … do get experience where you can … volunteer where you can too.” External link Category:1958 births Category:Living people Category:Businesspeople from Scotland Category:Commanders of the Order of the British Empire