Age, Biography and Wiki
Jim Mather was born on 6 March, 1947 in Lochwinnoch, Scotland, is a Scottish politician (born 1947). Discover Jim Mather's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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77 years old |
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Pisces |
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6 March, 1947 |
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6 March |
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Lochwinnoch, Scotland |
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Scottish
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Jim Mather Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Jim Mather height not available right now. We will update Jim Mather's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Mather Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Mather worth at the age of 77 years old? Jim Mather’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Scottish. We have estimated Jim Mather's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
James Stuart "Jim" Mather (born 6 March 1947) is a former Scottish National Party (SNP) politician.
He joined the SNP in 1996 and was the SNP's National Treasurer from 2000.
He was the SNP candidate in the 2000 Ayr by-election and was their candidate for Argyll and Bute at the 2003 election.
That latter election saw him elected to the Scottish Parliament as a regional list member for the Highlands and Islands.
In opposition he was the SNP's Shadow Enterprise and Economy Minister.
He is credited with making and presenting the economic case for Scottish Independence, having taken the argument to the media, boardrooms and committee rooms across Scotland between 2001 and 2007.
He was the Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism from 2007 to 2011, and he was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 2003 to 2011.
He was the SNP's National Treasurer for four years and after leaving Parliament has held various non-executive posts and academic roles.
Mather was born in Lochwinnoch and was educated at Paisley Grammar School and Greenock High School before attending the University of Glasgow.
Prior to his election to Holyrood he worked as a chartered accountant and ran his own business.
Mather contested Argyll and Bute again at the 2007 Scottish Parliament Election and was successful, winning the seat from George Lyon of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
After the SNP's victory at the 2007 Scottish Parliament Election, Mather was appointed Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism and held that post for 4 years until the end of the 2011 parliament.
Jim Mather stood down as an MSP at the 2011 election.
In 2014, he chaired the Scottish Government's Working Together Review, which was asked to produce a report with recommendations that would help create many more progressive and collegiate workplaces in Scotland.
That report was well-received and contributed to the creation of a Cabinet role that covers Fair Work and a Fair Work Convention.
In December 2014 he was announced as chairman of the trade body Homes for Scotland, formally taking up the three-year part-time position in May 2015.
He stood down by mutual agreement on 12 May 2017.
Mather is currently a visiting professor with the University of Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt University and fulfils other consultancy and speaking roles.
