Former Channel Tunnel man put in charge of 2012 Olympics
Jack Lemley, ex chief executive of Transmanche-Link the company that built the Channel Tunnel has been appointed chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority.
Tessa Jowell, the Olympics Minister announced his appointment by saying:
“I am delighted to welcome Jack Lemley to the 2012 team. He will bring a wealth of experience to the task of preparing the ground for the biggest sporting event in the world to come to London,”
A chief executive is expected to be announced later this month.