Olympic Delivery Authority appoints Chair

He will lead the organisation over the next five years, delivering the infrastructure and venues for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Armitt has been Chief Executive of Network Rail since October 2002.

Announcing the appointment, Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell said: "John Armitt will be an outstanding leader of a world class team at the Olympic Delivery Authority.

"I am confident that under John's leadership, the ODA will ensure that London 2012 will be remembered not only for fantastic sport, but also inspiring venues, a legacy of world class sporting facilities, and the regeneration of one of the most deprived areas of the UK."

Acting Chair Sir Roy McNulty will resume his role as Deputy Chair when Armitt takes up his position in September.

9 May 2007

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