The Barbican managing director Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Southbank Centre artistic director Jude Kelly OBE and Tate director Sir Nicholas Serota will join other key officials, including Arts Council England chief executive Alan Davey and BBC director general Mark Thompson, on the new board.
"I'm delighted that each board member brings such a wealth of experience and talent from so many different areas of the arts," said Hall. "Together we share the vision for the best Cultural Olympiad yet, one that will showcase the incredible arts and culture this country has to offer and engage people everywhere in the arts, whatever their background or taste."
The Cultural Olympiad is a national celebration of culture as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Additional members may be appointed to the board later this year.
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