Brian McBride (businessman)

Brian McBride
Born (1955-10-15) 15 October 1955
Glasgow
OccupationBusinessman

Brian McBride (born 15 October 1955) is a Scottish businessman.

Early life

Born in Glasgow on 15 October 1955,[1] Brian McBride grew up in a council home along with his seven siblings, his mother (a nurse) and his father (a teacher).[2]

He attended the neighbourhood state school, Lourdes Secondary School, before going on to Glasgow University, where he earned a degree in economic history and politics.[1]

Career

Brian is currently Chair of Trainline plc,[3] an Independent Non-Executive member of the Public Interest Committee of KPMG[4] and a senior adviser at Scottish Equity Partners. He recently concluded his role as Lead non-Executive Director on the Board of the Ministry of Defence, an appointment made by the UK Prime Minister.[5] As President of the CBI[6] from 2022 - 2024, he also led the organisation through its recent issues enabling it to rebuild under new leadership. Brian was Chairman of ASOS plc from 2012 to 2018, CEO of Amazon in the UK from 2006 to 2011 and served as a non-Executive Director on the Board of the BBC and on the Board of Celtic FC plc.[7] He previously held senior roles at IBM in USA and UK, at Dell Computers and as Managing Director of T-Mobile in the UK.[4]

Awards

McBride was awarded an honorary degree (D Univ)from his Alma Mater, the University of Glasgow in June 2024 for his services to business and philanthropy.[8]

In June 2025 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE), Scotland’s national academy (founded in 1783) which brings together business, academia, science and the arts.[9]

Personal life

McBride has been married to his wife since 1980. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Chambers, Sam. "CBI president Brian McBride: 'We're not at war with the Tories any more'". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  2. ^ Linklater, Magnus. "CBI boss Brian McBride: Forget independence and focus on the economy". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  3. ^ "Our Board Of Directors". Trainline plc (LSE: TRN). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  4. ^ a b "Brian McBride". KPMG. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  5. ^ "Brian McBride". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  6. ^ "Meet Brian McBride, the new CBI President". CBI. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  7. ^ "Celtic appoint new director". Irish Examiner. 2004-12-10. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  8. ^ "University of Glasgow - MyGlasgow - Registry - Ceremonial Events - Honorary Awards - Honorary Degrees and Fellowships". www.gla.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  9. ^ "Dr Brian McBride". Royal Society of Edinburgh. Retrieved 2025-09-10.

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