Alastair Johnston is the chairman of Rangers Football Club. He is a native Glasweigan who divides his time between Glasgow and the USA where he has business interests. He succeeded Sir David Murray as Rangers chairman on 26 August 2009.^[1]

[edit] Business career

A graduate of the University of Strathclyde, he obtained an Accountancy Degree. He holds the posts of vice-chairman and member of the board of directors of International Management Group (IMG), the leading international sports and entertainment group. His first client was Grand Slam champion pro golfer Gary Player, whom he has remained close to ever since.

[edit] Rangers FC

Glasgow-born Johnston is a lifelong Rangers fan. Johnston, who made his name working for the late Mark McCormack, who built IMG, has been a Rangers director since 2004 but will assume a more hands-on role at Ibrox. Johnston will also be charged with finding a new owner for Rangers.^[2]

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