Mansoor Hanif is the Executive Director of Engineering in the Technology & Digital sector at NEOM, where he oversees the design and implementation of its fixed, mobile, satellite and sub-sea networks. In addition, he leads NEOM’s initiatives on emerging technologies such as advanced robotics, space technologies and human-machine interfaces.

An industry leader, Mansoor has over 25 years of experience in planning, building, optimising and operating mobile networks around the world. He is patron of the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP), a member of the Steering Board of the UK5G Innovation Network, and on the Advisory Boards of the Satellite Applications Catapult and University College London (UCL) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Dept.

Prior to joining NEOM, Mansoor was Chief Technology Officer of Ofcom, the UK telecoms and media regulator, where he oversaw the security and resilience of the nation’s networks.