Martin Green, Head of Ceremonies for London 2012, visited Leeds Met on Friday to give a guest lecture to Events Management students.

Martin went through the full portfolio of the ceremonies' work, including the opening and closing ceremonies, torch relays, victory ceremonies and welcome ceremonies. He showed videos of past games and how his team approached these key moments.

He also discussed the importance of televisions, the television audience and new technology.

After the lecture he answered questions about the planning and development of the Olympic Games.

Martin started his career in the events industry working for various PR agencies and then ITV. He spent five years in Ken Livingston's events team, becoming Head of Events for London in the final two years where he was responsible for producing high profile events such as the London New Years' Eve fireworks as well as the creation of a range of community festivals and one-off events in Trafalgar square, including Diwali and the Scissor Sisters.

Martin then went to The 02 (formerly the Millennium Dome) as Director of Events and oversaw the reopening of this now hugely successful venue.

Now, as Head of Ceremonies for London 2012, he will build and manage the team that produces the Olympic Torch Relay, Victory (medal) and Team Welcome ceremonies as well as being the Executive Producer of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic games.