London 2012 appoints non-executive chair of Audit Committee

Reporting to the London 2012 Organising Committee Board, the Audit Committee chaired by Martin will be responsible for monitoring the integrity of London 2012's financial statements and performance, reviewing internal controls and risk management systems and monitoring internal and external audit functions.

Martin Stewart is the Chief Financial Officer of EMI Group plc. Before joining EMI, he was Chief Financial Officer of BSkyB plc until 2004. Prior to joining BSkyB, he was Finance Director at Polygram UK ltd. He trained at Stoy Hayward, and held a non-executive Directorship at Michael Page International Plc between 2001 and 2003. He is a graduate qualified ACA.

Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee commented: "Martin brings over ten years experience of leading and running the commercial finance functions in FTSE 100 plcs. He will be a strong and robust independent non-executive director and Chairman of our Audit Committee and I'm delighted to welcome him to the London 2012 team. "


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