Russ McPherson

Russell Neil McPherson (18 November 1954) is a mayor of Cambridge, England, from May 2020, and previously during 2009–10. From May 2004 he has been a councillor of the Cambridge City Council. For 10 years he has been a chair for a Labour Party Group and during 4 years for a Civic Affairs committee. He is also a President Ex Officia of Cambridge Aid financial services.

He graduated as a BA of Psychology from the Open University and completed a teaching qualification at the Cambridge Regional College.

Awards

 * 2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for work as a Voluntary Community First Responder at the Ambulance Service
 * 2017: 10-year award for voluntary service to the Ambulance Service