Lian Ryan-Hume (Najami)

As Head of Trust & Safety Policy for the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia at TikTok, Lian leads regional efforts to design and implement policies that protect users and strengthen platform integrity. She guides a team dedicated to building inclusive, context-driven approaches that respond to emerging digital trends and foster safer online experiences worldwide. She is the first Arab-Israeli Rhodes Scholar, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and holds Oxford master’s degrees in Public Policy and Comparative Social Policy. Lian is driven by a core belief: safety and inclusion are not features of technology, they are its foundation.