John Scott and Seb Coe at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
Seb Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee, and
John Scott, Chief Executive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Scotstoun Stadium, a
Glasgow 2014 training venue. The benefits outlined in the MOU will include sharing of
information and knowledge about the London 2012 volunteer programme and
opportunities of firsthand experience for Glasgow 2014, such as secondment opportunities to London 2012.
Seb said: ‘Scotland’s double opportunity to reap benefits from hosting two of
the world’s largest sporting events is boosted with agreement and transfer of
knowledge that lies at its heart.
‘Today’s agreement paves the way for both London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 to enjoy
the greatest possible success, and furthers a broader legacy aim for the UK to
be the place to turn to find the very best people to deliver global events.’
