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

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.