Draft:Rob Murray

  • Comment: Fails to establish what the individual is notable for... Being the Scottish Director for British Red Cross (isn't a notable position), and being a scout leader (isn't notable) ... Dan arndt (talk) 08:15, 2 July 2026 (UTC)
  • Comment: See WP:BLP. Statements, starting with the date of birth, need to be sourced or removed.
    Duplicate sources should also be merged. Greenman (talk) 19:54, 19 May 2026 (UTC)

Rob Murray
Born
Edinburgh, Scotland
EducationUniversity of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Business School
OccupationHumanitarian executive

Rob Murray is a Scottish charity executive and Scout leader who serves as Director for Scotland at the British Red Cross..[1]

Early life and education

Murray was born in Edinburgh and attended St Thomas of Aquins High School. He studied Community Education at the University of Edinburgh before reading a Master of Business Administration degree at Edinburgh Business School.

Career

Murray has worked in leadership roles within Scotland's voluntary and humanitarian sectors. Prior to joining the British Red Cross, he served as chief executive of Cancer Support Scotland.[2]

During the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Murray served as deputy director of grassroots campaigns for the Better Together campaign, which advocated for Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.[3][4]

In 2023, Murray was appointed Director for Scotland at the British Red Cross.[5] In 2023, Murray commented on volunteering activity connected with the coronation of Charles III, including the involvement of British Red Cross volunteers supporting events across the United Kingdom.[6]

In 2024, he participated in the launch of a Scottish humanitarian appeal for Disasters Emergencies Committee, supporting civilians affected by conflict in the Middle East alongside a coalition of Scottish charities.[7]

Scouting

Murray has held leadership roles within The Scouts in the United Kingdom, including responsibilities connected with international Scouting and global engagement.[8]

References

  1. ^ "British Red Cross unveils new Scotland director". Third Force News. 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ "British Red Cross unveils new Scotland director". Third Force News. 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Better Together to launch local campaign". Grampian Online. 21 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Eligibles 2014: Top 25 men". The Scotsman. 9 February 2014.
  5. ^ "British Red Cross unveils new Scotland director". Third Force News. 2 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Thousands of volunteers helping out at Coronation celebrations". The Independent. 4 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Middle East humanitarian appeal by Scots charities officially launched". The Herald. 16 October 2024.
  8. ^ "British Red Cross unveils new Scotland director". Third Force News. 2 February 2023.

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