Chairman of Olympic Delivery Authority to leave his post immediately

Jack Lemley has resigned as chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority.

Lemley, who was appointed chairman of the Olympic client by Tessa Jowell last year, will leave his post immediately. Sir Roy McNulty, the ODA’s deputy chairman, will lead the organisation until a permanent successor to Lemley is found.

The exact circumstances surrounding Lemley’s departure are currently unclear, but Lemley said that he wished to return to his construction consulting work in the US. He said: “It has been a privilege to chair the ODA for the last year and lead the organisation through its formative stages.”

Olympics minister Tessa Jowell said: “Jack has played a significant role in getting us to this point and helping ensure that the Games and legacy are planned together. I am grateful to him for all he has done and wish him well in the future.”

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