Russell Neil McPherson is a British politician who served as the mayor of Cambridge, England, from May 2020 to 2022, 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.