Youssef El Lafi

Youssef EL Lafi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in cultural heritage management and strategic planning. Currently serving as the Cultural Heritage Assessment Manager at The Royal Commission for AlUla, Youssef oversees the Heritage Impact Assessment process and compliance with Saudi regulations regarding antiquities and urban heritage. Previous roles include Active Transport Project Manager for Transport for NSW, where Youssef managed the concept design phase of the Oxford Street East Cycleway, and Senior Project Officer at the Department of Transport and Planning, providing strategic project facilitation for state-significant infrastructure. Additional experience spans various positions at the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, delivering high-level strategic planning advice and managing significant projects related to urban renewal and public spaces. Youssef's educational background includes a Master of Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Sydney, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Leadership.