Michael Lynch Appointed Acting Media Head at Neom Amid Racism Allegations

Lynch steps in after Wall Street Journal reports accusations of racism and inappropriate behavior against Wayne Borg and other executives.

Michael Lynch, an experienced arts and culture executive, has been named acting sector head for media at Neom, Saudi Arabia's futuristic megacity.
Wayne Borg, the previous head, faces allegations of racism, misogyny, and inappropriate workplace behavior, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Neom's leadership emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and harassment, citing a strong governance framework and an anonymous SpeakUp portal for employees.
The status of Wayne Borg at Neom remains unclear; his name has been removed from the leadership page, but his LinkedIn still lists him as employed.
Neom continues to stress its commitment to creating an inclusive and ethical workplace for its 5,000 employees, prioritizing their safety and welfare.