Press Release
Statement on David Ross
9-12-2008 662
David Ross has this morning offered his resignation to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, from the Board of LOCOG and as chair of the Legacy Board of Advisors. The Mayor has reluctantly accepted.
In an email to the Mayor, David Ross said:
"I reach this decision with sadness, as I have very much enjoyed making this contribution to British sport, which has been a lifelong passion. However, given the present circumstances, and while they are not connected to the Olympics, I must now devote my full attention to my private business interests. I also do not wish to distract others from the important work still to do in making 2012 the success I know it will be."
Boris Johnson said:
"I appreciate why David Ross feels he ought to stand down from the Board of LOCOG and the Legacy Board of Advisors. I understand he has also offered to resign from the Olympic Lottery Distributor. He will, nevertheless, be a loss, having played an active and very useful role over the last seven months. I am particularly grateful to him for identifying serious issues with the 2012 Olympic Games that needed to be urgently addressed. His report into planning the delivery of the legacy of the Games helped the entire Olympic family to focus on a range of pressing concerns, including security, budget and legacy.
‘I chose David Ross for his track record in establishing a hugely successful business and for his work on the boards of Sport England, Wembley Stadium and the Olympic Lottery Distributor. He had also clearly impressed the Government with his work on the review into the legal aid system and I am immensely grateful for all his advice to me. I wish him well in the future."
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