DISCOVER NEOM
BEIJING: MONDAY 15 APRIL

NEOM VISION

The land of the future

Where the greatest minds and best talents are empowered to embody pioneering ideas and exceed boundaries in a world inspired by imagination.

Program

    • Nadhmi Al-Nasr
    • Tarek Qaddumi
    • Denis Hickey
    • Vishal Wanchoo
    • Paul Marshall
    • Niall Gibbons
    • Peter Terium
    • Michael Young
    • Andreas Cangellaris
    • Wyatt Roy
    • Manar Al Moneef
    • Ayidh M. Alyami
    • Nadhmi Al-Nasr
    • Tarek Qaddumi
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"If we are to solve the challenges of tomorrow, we must face up to them today, no matter how difficult they may seem. At NEOM, we are addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity by bringing together a community of the brightest minds committed to reimagining what a sustainable future will look like in 20 to 30 years, and building it today. We are redefining the future now. NEOM is open for business, and we look forward to working with our partners from the U.S. and around the world in the months and years to come."

Chief Executive Officer, NEOM

Nadhmi Al-Nasr

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NEOM is bringing together world-leading experts to help build a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. Put simply, NEOM will not only be a destination, but a home for people who dream big and who want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living.

  • Nadhmi Al Nasr, NEOM CEO

    Nadhmi Al Nasr

    NEOM CEO

    Nadhmi Al-Nasr is leading efforts to shape a new future based on innovation, enterprise and sustainability at NEOM. Under his stewardship, NEOM is set to become an economic engine for Saudi Arabia and a byword for progression in harmony with nature. He previously worked at Saudi Aramco and KAUST.

  • Dr Andreas Cangellaris, Founding President of NEOM

    Dr Andreas Cangellaris

    Founding President, NEOM University

    An expert in computational science and electronic design automation, Professor Andreas Cangellaris has spent the last 25 years at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he occupied top leadership roles - most recently as Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost.

  • Denis Hickey, Chief Development Officer, THE LINE

    Denis Hickey

    Chief Development Officer, THE LINE

    With more than 25 years of experience across real estate development, investment and construction industries, Denis Hickey has a strong track record creating and delivering complex projects – from concept to completion. As CDO for THE LINE, he will ensure total delivery of NEOM’s flagship project.

  • Dr Manar Al Moneef, Chief Investment Officer, NIO

    Dr Manar Al Moneef

    Chief Investment Officer, NIO

    Dr Manar Al Moneef is responsible for developing and implementing the NEOM investment strategy by creating growth initiatives and building partnerships. Previously President & CEO of GE Renewable Energy, she held leadership roles in oil & gas and healthcare. Manar has an executive MBA from Harvard Business School and PhD from Leicester University.

  • Michael Young, Chancellor Education, Research and Innovation

    Michael Young

    Chancellor Education, Research and Innovation

    A Harvard Law School graduate, Professor Young has experience across legal, public service and diplomatic arenas. He served as a law clerk to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the U.S. Supreme Court, and held various government positions during the administration of President George H.W. Bush.

  • Niall Gibbons, Managing Director, Tourism

    Niall Gibbons

    Managing Director, Tourism

    Niall Gibbons has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, including 14 years as Tourism Ireland chief executive, promoting Ireland as a destination for international visitors. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a business graduate of Trinity College Dublin.

  • Dr Paul Marshall, Head of Nature

    Dr Paul Marshall

    Head of Nature Reserve

    For more than 25 years, Dr Paul Marshall has worked with leading conservation organizations, advising governments and international agencies on biodiversity, conservation planning, applied research and protected area management. These include the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and UNESCO.

  • Peter Terium, CEO of ENOWA, NEOM's Energy and Water Company

    Peter Terium

    CEO, ENOWA

    With 18 years of experience in the energy industry, Peter Terium has been CEO of three different companies. He also founded Innogy – which became Germany’s most valuable energy company. Now he is building NEOM’s 100% renewable-energy system and managing its green-hydrogen expansion.

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    Pierre Menges

    Executive Director, Procurement

    As NEOM’s Executive Director and Chief Procurement Officer, with over 20 years’ experience in strategic global sourcing, procurement and supply chain management, Pierre Menges is working to create an unprecedented, highly agile and effective procurement organization that makes the delivery of NEOM happen quickly, at the right cost and with impeccable compliance.

  • Roberto Penno

    Roberto Penno

    Chief Projects Officer, THE LINE

    Roberto Penno’s experience extends across more than 30 years in engineering, construction, infrastructure and project management. In c-suite roles, he built and transformed billion-dollar businesses in America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe – for Amec Foster Wheeler, Exyte Group and others.

  •  Tarek Qaddumi, THE LINE DESIGN Group Executive Director

    Tarek Qaddumi

    Executive Director, THE LINE Design Group

    Leading Urban Planning and THE LINE, Tarek received his Master of Architecture degree from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Tarek practiced in several leading international firms, most recently as Regional Director of the award-winning practice Morphosis Architects.

  • Vishal Wanchoo

    Vishal Wanchoo

    CEO, Oxagon

    Vishal Wanchoo is managing the world’s first fully-integrated physical and digital supply chain at NEOM. During his 40-year career, he held executive leadership positions at General Electric. He has contributed to growing businesses across numerous sectors including healthcare, energy and aviation.

  • Wyatt Roy, Head of Innovation

    Wyatt Roy

    Head of Innovation

    As Head of Innovation, Roy aims to establish NEOM as a hub for creativity, fostering its startup ecosystem. Roy's deep understanding of enabling innovation at government level and how it operates in the private sector uniquely positions him to drive NEOM’s ambition to accelerate human progress.

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