Royal Commission for Riyadh City | الهيئة الملكية لمدينة الرياض
Jonathan Ellis King is a seasoned professional in the arts and culture sector, currently serving as Project Lead for Arts & Culture Asset Development at both The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and AtkinsRéalis since January 2020. Previous roles include Senior Director at Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Regional Representative for 20th Century & Contemporary Art at Phillips, and Managing Director of Ellis King Art Advisory. Jonathan has also advised the Irish Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale and held various positions at notable organizations such as Damien Hirst and Christie's. Jonathan's academic credentials include advanced law degrees from Northwestern University and IE University, an International Directors Programme at INSEAD, and a Master of Arts in Art History from University College Dublin.
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Royal Commission for Riyadh City | الهيئة الملكية لمدينة الرياض
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As the highest governmental authority in charge of the city’s development, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is responsible for the strategic and comprehensive development of the city as it transforms into one of the world’s top ten city economies by 2030. Today, through a collaborative effort with the Saudi government and the private sector RCRC is committed to the strategic development of specific megaprojects in the city, which are set to elevate Riyadh to a new level of metropolitan excellence. Some of these projects are The Riyadh Transit Network Project (Riyadh Metro), Riyadh Art, Sports Boulevard, King Salman Park and Green Riyadh. RCRC is citizen-centric, catering to the needs of residents by enhancing quality of life, growing the city’s economy through investment, and attracting top-notch talent, all underpinned by sustainable urban spatial planning. We are conscientiously creating a city brand synonymous with global awareness, which is rooted in the rich history and traditions of the Kingdom. Join us on our journey as Riyadh becomes a model for the future of cities: sustainable, livable and a beacon of opportunity, built on an ambitious plan enabled through the diversity, passion and vision of its people.