Saudi Arabia has confirmed the appointment of Eng. Aiman Al-Mudaifer as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NEOM, the Kingdom’s giga-project and a central pillar of its Vision 2030 economic diversification goals.
In a press release, the Board of Directors of NEOM announced the appointment of Al-Mudaifer as board member, Managing Director and CEO.
Al-Mudaifer has served as the NEOM’s Acting CEO since November 2024, bringing extensive experience to this role. His main focus was ensuring operational continuity, enhancing efficiency, and driving progress across NEOM’s strategic projects and regions.
Moreover, Al-Mudaifer has a well-established career in both the public and private sectors, which boosted his leadership skills and credentials.
Al-Mudaifer has been in charge of the Local Real Estate Investment Division of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) since 2018, leading major growth and transformation. He is also a board member of several PIF portfolio companies.
Launched in 2017, NEOM is a visionary project in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, aimed at transforming the Red Sea coast into an unparalleled futuristic city.
The innovative project will utilize 100% renewable energy, introducing a new model for urban sustainability and creating a destination for living, working and prospering.
NEOM is home to a number of sub-projects, including THE LINE, Oxagon, Trojena, Magna and Sindalah.
