Red Sea Project CEO takes on Saudi’s Amaala mega project in new dual role

Red Sea Project CEO takes on Saudi’s Amaala mega project in new dual role

John Pagano, the CEO of The Red Sea Development Company, will also take the helm of the Amaala ultra-luxury mega project in Saudi Arabia.

Following the departure of CEO Nicholas Naples, the Amaala board said in a statement that Pagano will take up the dual role as the project located along Saudi Arabia's north western coast goes into its next phase of construction.

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It added that Naples had been instrumental in driving the early phase of the project, establishing a team of 420 professionals and experts, all dedicated to bringing the destination's blueprint to life.

“We are very grateful to Nicholas for his strong leadership in bringing Amaala to life and driving its development over the past three years. His departure is part of the evolution of Amaala and he will continue to be part of the destination's development in the capacity of senior advisor to AMAALA." said Pagano, pictured below, who takes on the mantle of CEO this month.

Since its launch in 2018, Amaala has laid the groundwork for its three core communities, revealed the design of its dedicated airport, and kicked off the first phase of