James Datson

James Datson is currently engaged in Strategic Partnerships Development at Alstom, where they lead stakeholder engagement in the rail industry to enhance performance, safety, and sustainability. They previously held roles as Chief Revenue Officer at Mobli and Government Relationship Manager at Connected Places Catapult, where they focused on developing strategic partnerships to drive innovation in the UK transport ecosystem. Having served as a Principal Technologist at both Connected Places Catapult and Transport Systems Catapult, James has substantial experience in supporting transport digitalization initiatives, particularly in micromobility and last-mile services. Earlier in their career, they worked as a consultant and senior consultant at Jacobs and Atkins, respectively, specializing in transport planning and intelligent mobility advisory.