James Rowntree

James Rowntree is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of Strategic Growth & Major Projects and Enterprise Director at WSP since June 2022, where leadership includes a successful bid for the Great Grid Upgrade Partnership with National Grid. Prior roles include Advisory Board Member for the Institution of Civil Engineers' Data & Digital Community, Strategic Advisor at Aczel, and Vice President at Jacobs, where James was part of the European Leadership Team and focused on strategic consulting and digital solutions. Additionally, James served as a Programme Director for HS2 Ltd, contributing to Phase 1, and has completed senior leadership programs at Duke University and the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in leadership and innovative change.