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Neom Appoints Acting Sector Head for Media Amid Probe Into Accusations Of Racism & Inappropriate Behavior Against Top Execs


Saudi Arabia's Neom project has been rocked by accusations of racism, misogyny, and inappropriate workplace behavior against several senior executives

Respected arts and culture executive Michael Lynch has been appointed as Acting Sector Head for Media at Saudi Arabia ’s burgeoning Neom mega-city and audiovisual and tourism hub, in the wake of accusations of racism and inappropriate workplace behavior against other top execs on the project. Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Neom project was rocked last week by an in-depth report published in the Wall Street Journal, levelling accusations of racism, misogyny, and inappropriate workplace behavior against several senior executives in charge of the mega-city’s construction and development. “Neom has a strong governance framework, supported by a strict Code of Conduct and multiple channels, including our anonymous SpeakUp portal, where employees can raise concerns.

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