James Forrest

James Forrest serves as the Executive Vice President and Global Energy Transition & Utilities Industry Leader at Capgemini, overseeing a division that generates approximately 2 billion Euros in annual revenue. Previously, James held various leadership roles within the company, including Co-Chair of the Global Energy, Utilities & Chemicals sector and UK Head of Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, where consistent double-digit growth was achieved for five consecutive years. With additional experience as a Director at the Institute of Water and a Sector Head at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, James has a comprehensive background in energy transition and management consulting, underscored by a 1st Class Honours degree in Engineering from the University of Birmingham.