AtkinsRéalis appoints Julian Hill as Head of Rail Business for Asia, Middle East and Australia

AtkinsRéalis（阿特金斯睿萊）announced the appointment of Julian Hill as Head of Rail Business for Asia, Middle East and Australia and Global Rail Development Director, responsible for leading the company's rail business and growth strategy in the relevant regions. The appointment was announced in Hong Kong on September XX, 2026, demonstrating AtkinsRéalis' long-term commitment to its rail business and emphasis on senior leadership deployment.

Continued Growth in Rail Investment

With rail investment continuing to increase across Asia, the Middle East and Australia, the region has planned and pipeline rail and mass transit system projects valued at over US$3.9 trillion. Julian Hill will work closely with the company's regional transportation business heads to drive rail business development and enhance the company's capabilities in major project opportunities and supporting clients across different markets.

Julian Hill's Professional Background

Julian Hill has over 30 years of international experience and has participated in numerous complex rail and infrastructure projects. Prior to joining AtkinsRéalis, he served as Regional Infrastructure Executive Director at NEOM, responsible for delivering major infrastructure works and supporting the world's largest and most forward-looking development plan. Additionally, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Etihad Rail and worked at AtkinsRéalis for over a decade, responsible for rail business in the Middle East and Africa.

AtkinsRéalis Asia, Middle East and Australia President Richard Robinson said rail is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of transportation. He welcomed Julian's return and looks forward to him leveraging his extensive project experience and industry relationships to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex infrastructure environment.

AtkinsRéalis' Role

AtkinsRéalis plays a significant role in numerous representative rail and transit projects across Asia, the Middle East and Australia, including the Riyadh Metro, Doha Metro and Dubai Metro. The company provides government partners and clients with end-to-end services from strategic advisory and planning to design, engineering, systems integration and project delivery. Julian's appointment will further consolidate the company's experience in the rail sector, helping to shape the next generation of transport infrastructure.