Hone will lead the transformation of the Olympic Park into a public space and events venue. He has been the interim CEO of the Legacy Corporation since previous chief executive
Hone is also the chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority and will continue in that role until March 2013, sharing his time between the two organisations.
As reported in Event, after the Games, including its events programme.
Johnson described Hone’s role as "critical" to London’s Olympic legacy. He said: "It is my top priority to transmute the success of this summer into solid economic returns to benefit London for decades to come. Dennis brings a wealth of skills and experience vital to helping bring our ambitious plans to successful fruition."
Hone has working in urban regeneration for 25 years, holding a range of senior roles in the public sector including at English Partnerships and the London Docklands Development Corporation.
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