Lemley steps down

During his time as Chair, the ODA established the foundations for successfully delivering the 2012 Games, with the Olympic Park Masterplan, project timelines and the recent appointment of the 2012 Delivery Partner.

Mr Lemley said: "It has been a privilege to chair the ODA for the last year and lead the organisation through its formative stages.

"The Board is now established along with its separate planning function. The Delivery Partner has been appointed and the ODA is ready to move to the next stage of its development.

"I am keen to return to the helm of my international construction consulting firm in America, which is increasingly busy with major contracts.

"I have every confidence that London will stage a superb Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 and leave a legacy that the country can be proud of."

Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell said: "Jack has done much to help lay the foundations for success for the Olympic construction project over the last year.

"The ODA has made a strong start to its programme. We now move to the next stage of the project - venue and infrastructure design.

"Jack has played a significant role in getting us to this point and helping ensure that Games and legacy are planned together.

"I am grateful to him for all he has done and wish him well in the future."

18 October 2006

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