CEO of 2012 Olympics Discusses Six Years of Preparation

The Takeaway

While our host John Hockenberry was in London last week, he met with Paul Deighton, Chief Executive Officer of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The two discussed the planning that has gone into the Games, one of the largest events a city can host. Deighton said the project was one of a kind. Paul Deighton is the CEO of the 2012 Olympics.

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