"Between them they have been instrumental in delivering the most successful multi-sports Games ever hosted in the UK.

"To have these two distinguished Scots join our team is a tremendous vote of confidence in the Glasgow 2014 team and I look forward to the part they will play in Glasgow and Scotland delivering an outstanding Commonwealth Games of which we can all be proud."

For Sir Craig the role, which is unpaid, marks a return to an event where his international administration career started.  

"The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games give the city and Scotland a real opportunity on a global stage to demonstrate ability to deliver world-class multi-sports events," said Sir Craig, a law graduate of the University of Glasgow, who celebrated his 72nd birthday yesterday. 

"As both a passionate Scot and sports fan who was involved in the successful 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh as director of the badminton events, I am delighted to be sharing the journey to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at close quarters and to lend my support to what I know will be an exciting event and a great opportunity to create history."

Sir Craig Reedie is currently head of the IOC Evaluation Commission inspecting the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic bid cities

The position is the latest recognition for Sir Craig, the former President of the International Badminton Federation and chairman of the British Olympic Association, who is currently head of the IOC's Evaluation Commission inspecting the Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo, the three cities bidding for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

He is also actively involved in Glasgow's bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.

"This is a great time for sport in Scotland and already through the bid to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2018, Glasgow and Scotland are demonstrating their compelling sporting and legacy ambitions for the future," said Sir Craig.

Sir Charles, 56, a former television executive, was a vice-chairman of London 2012 and Mayor of the Olympic Village, where he acted as a figurehead, welcomed and hosted dignitaries during the Games.

Charles Allen (left), seen here with IOC President Jacques Rogge, was Mayor of the Olympic Village during London 2012

"Having had the opportunity to see at close quarters the powerful and positive impact of the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games had on athletes, spectators and the nation as a whole, it's a genuine pleasure to play a part in helping Glasgow and Scotland maximise the sporting and cultural opportunities presented by the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games," said Sir Charles, who is from Lanark. 

"I look forward to working with Lord Smith and his team at the Organising Committee and lending my support to ensuring Glasgow and Scotland's Games are successful and an enriching experience for everyone involved."

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