The Government Olympic Executive (GOE), a unit within the
United Kingdom
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, was the lead government body for coordinating the
London 2012
The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ...
Olympics. The GOE reported through the DCMS Permanent Secretary to the Minister for Sports and the Olympics,
Hugh Robertson. It focused on oversight and assurance of the Games and the
2012 legacy before and after the Games that will benefit London and the UK.
The GOE was led by Director General Jeremy Beeton. GOE employed at least 77 other staff.
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