Michael Nielsen

Michael Nielsen is an accomplished Senior Systems and Safety Assurance Manager at NEOM since June 2022, overseeing the Duty Holder responsibilities for the Design and Build phase. With extensive experience in risk assessment and management, Michael has held key positions including RAMS Expert at SYSTRA and Associate Director at COWI. Prior roles encompass Systems & Safety Assurance Manager at MTR Corporation Limited, Safety Assurance Manager at SYSTRA Scott Lister, and Senior Railway Safety Manager at Metroselskabet & Hovedstadens Letbane. Additionally, Michael served as Chief Safety Consultant at Ramboll, Railway Safety Manager at Femern A/S, and Railway Safety Manager at Sund & Bælt Holding A/S. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School, training as a Railway Accident Investigator from The Swedish Transport Administration School, and a certification as a Quality Auditor in ISO 9001 and SMS.