RIYADH — The Board of Directors of the King Salman Park Foundation, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, appointed George Tanasijevich as chief executive officer of the Foundation.

Tanasijevich has 20+ years of experience in real estate development, financial management, legal affairs, and the development of recreational facilities.

He served in several executive capacities including Managing Director of Marina Bay Sands resort, the world’s most recognized and profitable Integrated Resort that features Singapore's largest hotel and the Sands SkyPark, which is known for its iconic infinity pool.

He was also managing director of global development for Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS), a world leader in developing and operating international, world-class integrated resorts; senior vice president equity markets at CapitaLand Ltd.; and president for General Growth Properties (GGP) Inc.

Additionally, he was on the boards of the US-Japan Business Council, Inc., Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, and the Singapore Hotel Association.

King Salman Park is one of Riyadh’s four major projects launched by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in March 2019.

Spanning more than 16 square kilometers, King Salman Park will become the largest urban park in the world and aims to provide a variety option to improve quality of life in the city.

The park also aims to boost the global ranking of Riyadh amongst the “world’s top livable cities”.

King Salman Park construction is progressing according to the approved project implementation plan, which includes construction of several tunnels and bridges, infrastructure, power stations, the Visitor Pavilion, and the Royal Arts Complex. — SPA