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| McClelland was appointed a director at ] in October 2000 and was appointed as vice chair in November 2001. He was chairman of the club from 2002 to 2004 and remains a member of its board. | McClelland was appointed a director at ] in October 2000 and was appointed as vice chair in November 2001. He was chairman of the club from 2002 to 2004 and remains a member of its board. | ||
| Before an October 2003 match against ] in ], where McClelland was serving in his capacity as club chairman, ] threw him into a swimming pool. Not realising McClelland was a poor swimmer, Ricksen was compelled to jump in after him. McClelland |
Before an October 2003 match against ] in ], where McClelland was serving in his capacity as club chairman, ] threw him into a swimming pool. Not realising McClelland was a poor swimmer, Ricksen was compelled to jump in after him. Although the prank cost McClelland his camera, mobile phone and £12,000 ] watch, his consternation quickly gave way to mirth.<ref> </ref> | ||
| In July 2008, McClelland assumed the role of vice chair of the ], along with ] of ] and Umberto Gandini of ].<ref> The Scotsman (14 July 2008)</ref> | In July 2008, McClelland assumed the role of vice chair of the ], along with ] of ] and Umberto Gandini of ].<ref> The Scotsman (14 July 2008)</ref> | ||
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For other uses, see John McClelland (disambiguation).John F. McClelland, CBE, FRSE, FRSA (born in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish businessman and a former chairman of Rangers FC.
Career
McClelland spent 35 years in the international electronics industry holding senior board level positions at a number of the sector’s leading corporations and gaining wide experience of business operations in all geographies.
At IBM he was Vice President of Worldwide Operations for its personal computer company before joining Digital Equipment Corporation in 1995 where he was the Senior Vice President responsible for all of Digital’s worldwide operational activities.
Following an appointment to the Board of Philips Consumer Electronics as Global Chief Industrial Officer he joined 3Com Corporation where he was a corporate officer and latterly President of its Business Networks Company.
He is Chairman of the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council and former Chairman of the CBI’s Technology and Innovation Committee.
During his career he developed extensive experience and a passionate interest in procurement and supply chain operations and gained recognition as a leading practitioner in this field.
In 2006 he conducted a review of public sector procurement in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government. This review formed the basis of an ongoing major reform of public procurement in Scotland.
He has also assisted the Welsh Assembly Government in pursuing improvements in public procurement structures and practices as Chairman of NQC Limited and is involved in a number of procurement strategy and related projects across the UK.
Rangers
McClelland was appointed a director at Rangers Football Club in October 2000 and was appointed as vice chair in November 2001. He was chairman of the club from 2002 to 2004 and remains a member of its board.
Before an October 2003 match against Panathinaikos in Athens, where McClelland was serving in his capacity as club chairman, Fernando Ricksen threw him into a swimming pool. Not realising McClelland was a poor swimmer, Ricksen was compelled to jump in after him. Although the prank cost McClelland his camera, mobile phone and £12,000 Cartier watch, his consternation quickly gave way to mirth.
In July 2008, McClelland assumed the role of vice chair of the European Club Association, along with Joan Laporta of FC Barcelona and Umberto Gandini of AC Milan.
Personal life
In 1994 he was awarded a CBE for services to industry and education. He is a Vice President of the Royal Society of Arts and the Royal Society of Edinburgh and a Companion of the Institute of Management.
References
- FERNANDOH!; Gers joker throws chairman in pool John McClelland is left floundering Ricksen dives in and helps him out
- McClelland takes role at body for Europe's clubs The Scotsman (14 July 2008)