Neom announces the appointment of Hashim Dagistani as CEO of the club

Neom have appointed Hashim Dagistani as CEO in a move aimed at enhancing administrative work and strengthening institutional development, in line with the club's ambitions and future plans.

Dagestani has a diverse record in sports management, strategic planning, and institutional development, having served as the Vice President and co-founder of the Mahd Sports Academy, as well as holding the position of Deputy General Director of the Leadership Preparation Institute and membership on its board.

The new CEO previously served as the General Manager for Community Activation at the Saudi Sports for All Federation, participated in the establishment of the Saudi Rowing Federation, and was a member of its board.

In the field of consulting, Dagestani worked as a partner at PwC Middle East, gaining experience in institutional transformation in the sports sector, alongside his participation in initiatives and projects related to entrepreneurship, development, and innovation.

Academically, Dagestani obtained a Master's degree in Education from Harvard University, a Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris, and a Master's in Technical Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University.

He also obtained a postgraduate diploma in sports management from the Johan Cruyff Institute and completed the Executive Leadership program 'LEAD' at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

The decision aligns with Neom's approach to utilize specialized talents in management and development, aiming to build an institutional system that supports the club's plans and meets its aspirations during the upcoming phase.