John Elvidge

John Elvidge
Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
In office
July 2003 – June 2010
First MinisterJack McConnell
Alex Salmond
Preceded bySir Muir Russell
Succeeded bySir Peter Housden
Personal details
Born (1951-02-09) 9 February 1951
London, England
SpouseMaureen Margaret Ann McGinn
Alma materSt Catherine's College, Oxford
OccupationCivil Servant
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Sir John William Elvidge KCB, FRSE (born 9 February 1951) is the former Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government. He was appointed in July 2003, replacing Sir Muir Russell. He retired from the post in June 2010.