Career Biography

Humphrey Glennie is general counsel for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), the largest railway owner/operator in the Middle East. A disputes lawyer by training, Humphrey has been admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Humphrey leads a team of 15 lawyers and professional staff at SAR, and they work on a wide variety of government and commercial matters and disputes. 

Notable achievements for Humphrey at SAR are: 

• Leading the legal aspects of the successful merger/integration of Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) into SAR in 2021. 

• Acting as project counsel for the KSA Government and SAR at the Haramain High Speed Rail Project connecting the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah. 

• Leading the negotiations for SAR in relation to the Dream of the Desert luxury rail project to be launched in 2026. 

Says Humphrey: “I have been working in Saudi Arabia since 2015 and have witnessed first-hand the remarkable transformation of the economy under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. SAR is at the forefront of Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives in the transport and infrastructure sectors, and I feel privileged to be part of this journey.”