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Muir Russell (Alastair Muir Russell) was born on 9 January, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a Scottish civil servant. Discover Muir Russell'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 75 years old?
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Alastair Muir Russell |
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| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
9 January, 1949 |
| Birthday |
9 January |
| Birthplace |
Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality |
Glasgow
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He is a member of famous civil servant with the age 75 years old group.
Muir Russell Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Muir Russell's Wife?
His wife is Eileen Mackay
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Eileen Mackay |
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Muir Russell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Muir Russell worth at the age of 75 years old? Muir Russell’s income source is mostly from being a successful civil servant. He is from Glasgow. We have estimated Muir Russell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
civil servant |
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Timeline
Sir Alastair Muir Russell (born 9 January 1949) is a Scottish retired civil servant and former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, and Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Russell was born on 9 January 1949 in Glasgow and educated at the High School of Glasgow, which was then the city's grammar school, and at the University of Glasgow, where he took a First in Natural Philosophy.
He joined the Scottish Office in 1970 and became Secretary of the Scottish Development Agency on its establishment in Glasgow in 1975.
He was Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland from 1981 to 1983 and was seconded to the Cabinet Office in 1990.
He was appointed Permanent Secretary at The Scottish Office in May 1998, and to the Scottish Executive since its establishment in 1999.
He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2000 and holds honorary degrees from the University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde.
He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the 2001 Birthday Honours.
He took office as Principal of the University of Glasgow on 1 October 2003, but attracted much criticism for his handling of the 2006 lecturers' strike, as well as attempts to close the University's Crichton Campus in Dumfries and for receiving pay rises which were much greater than the rate of inflation.
On 7 October 2008, Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced Sir Muir would succeed Sir Neil McIntosh as Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland for a three year appointment.
He retired in October 2009, and was succeeded by Professor Anton Muscatelli, former Vice-Principal of the University and former Principal of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
In December 2009 he was appointed to head an independent investigation into allegations concerning the Climatic Research Unit email controversy.
The inquiry reported on 7 July 2010, largely clearing the UEA of the allegations.
The "rigour and honesty" of the scientists at the Climatic Research Unit were found not to be in doubt.
However, the panel also concluded the scientists were insufficiently open about their work and unhelpful and defensive in response to freedom of information requests.
Notable scholars and experts, including John Beddington and Myles Allen, welcomed the findings of the inquiry and stated that the climate scientists had been cleared of the allegations of misconduct, while Patrick Michaels disagreed.
Russell is married to Eileen Mackay, also a former Scottish Office civil servant who left the civil service and became, amongst other interests, a director of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
His was re-appointed for another three years from 2011–2014.
