Chair and Non-Executive Director, appointed 1 March 2025
BDP, B.Bldg, MBA (Exec)
James has a 30-year background in property, infrastructure, business and major capital works in the public and private sectors, including extensive executive, non-executive director and consultancy experience.
James brings a focus on infrastructure and major project delivery, engineering, strategy and governance to Snowy Hydro’s Board. His executive experience includes 12 years with property and construction company Lendlease in various roles including General Manager for Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, five years as Executive Director of Major Projects Victoria, the Victorian Government’s primary capital works agency, and 19 years at M21 Advisory, a commercial advisory consultancy he established in 2006.
James’ non-executive director experience includes his current terms as a Director of Inland Rail, Director of Mirvac and Director of architecture practice Hayball. James also serves as a member of the Committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Previously, James has been Chair of property development company ISPT, Chair of the Victorian Port Corporation and Deputy Chair of the Port of Melbourne Corporation.