International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (UCL) announce the next global keynote of The IPMA-UCL Megaproject CEO series. Coordinated by UCL’s Dr. Juliano Denicol, Global Head of the IPMA SIG Megaprojects, the IPMA-UCL Megaproject CEO invites a stellar group of leaders that are at the forefront of megaproject delivery practices. The Megaproject CEO builds upon the growing interest in leadership practices and recent research that recommends an emphasis on building and leading collaborations to advance our understanding of megaproject delivery.
Dr. Mladen Vukomanović, IPMA President said: “Our long-term cooperation with UCL plays an important role in global coverage of the best practices in megaproject management. The Megaproject CEO Global Keynotes series demonstrates the value that project managers bring to society and show the true responsibility of Project Professionals. During the interviews Megaproject CEOs share their leadership insights, creating a legacy for the project profession. I am happy to announce our seventh CEO, Nadhmi Al-Nasr from NEOM.”
Dr. Juliano Denicol, IPMA Global Head Megaprojects SIG said: “We are delighted to welcome Nadhmi Al-Nasr, Chief Executive Officer of NEOM. NEOM is a region in the north-west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NEOM is a place that will be made up of a number of regions – including the linear city THE LINE, the center for advanced and clean industries Oxagon, the mountain destination Trojena and the luxury island resort Sindalah.“
Speaker
Nadhmi Al-Nasr
Chief Executive Officer, NEOM
Nadhmi Al-Nasr has enjoyed a long and rewarding career leading several of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s most reputable companies and projects.
Since July 2018, Al-Nasr has been at the helm of NEOM – one of the most important projects in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy. As the Chief Executive Officer of NEOM, he is responsible for leading and delivering the company’s bold and ambitious program of work.
Under Al-Nasr’s stewardship. NEOM is set to become an economic engine for the nation and a global hub for innovation and enterprise to shape the new future. With an Engineering degree from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, he began his career at Saudi Aramco in 1978. Over many years, he held positions of increasing responsibility within the company and was lead manager on many of Aramco’s signature engineering projects.
Some of the most notable projects Al-Nasr oversaw at Aramco were the crude expansion project in the Ghawar oil field and the Shaybah Development Program. He also served as Manager of Facilities and Planning, Manager of Long-Range Planning and Managing Director of Saudi Petroleum Overseas Ltd. (SPOL). In 2006, Al-Nasr became Vice President of the KAUST Development Program and just two years later he was appointed as KAUST’s Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance.
Al-Nasr also holds significant board positions. In 2009, he was appointed by Royal Decree to serve on the Advisory Board of the Supreme Economic Council. In 2017, he was appointed Interim President of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)
Moderator
Dr. Juliano Denicol
Global Head of IPMA SIG Megaprojects
Organizer: Megaprojects
Date and time: June 6, 2024, 2pm CET
Format: webinar
Duration: 1h
Number of CPDs: 1.5
Mode of delivery: online
Ticket price: Free
