James Highsted

James Highsted is an experienced professional in the travel industry, currently serving as the General Manager of the Travel Division at CIMIC Group Limited since May 2011. Prior to this role, James held the position of General Manager at TravelEdge from June 2005 to May 2011, overseeing Victorian operations and national management. Earlier career experiences include serving as Corporate Manager at United Travel from November 2000 to June 2005, as well as a Senior Travel Consultant at TeleTravel between 1997 and 2000. James started in the hospitality sector as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Harvey Nichols from 1996 to 1997. Educational qualifications include studies at Auckland University of Technology and Rosmini College.