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Aiman Al-Mudaifer Appointed as NEOM CEO to Lead Next Phase of Development

 

Prior to his role at NEOM, Al-Mudaifer led the Local Real Estate Investment Division of the Public Investment Fund since 2018

 
By News Desk, May 18, 2025 Saudi Arabia Business
 

Aiman Al-Mudaifer Appointed as NEOM CEO to Lead Next Phase of Development
 

The NEOM Board of Directors has officially appointed Eng. Aiman Al-Mudaifer as Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and board member of NEOM, the Kingdom’s $500 billion sustainable mega-project in the northwest region.

Al-Mudaifer has served as NEOM’s Acting CEO since November 2024, following the departure of former CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr. During his interim tenure, he focused on maintaining operational continuity, enhancing efficiencies, and accelerating progress across NEOM’s strategic projects and regions. 

Prior to his role at NEOM, Al-Mudaifer led the Local Real Estate Investment Division of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) since 2018, overseeing significant growth and transformation. He also serves as a board member of several PIF portfolio companies.

The NEOM Board expressed confidence in Al-Mudaifer’s leadership, stating that his appointment marks a new phase of delivery for the project, ensuring operational continuity, agility, and efficiency to match NEOM’s overall vision and objectives. 

NEOM is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and establish a global hub for innovation and sustainability.

NEOM  PIF  Public Investment Fund  Vision 2030  

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