James Stathers

James Stathers is an accomplished digital and IT executive, currently serving as the Group Digital Director at Heidelberg Materials UK, where responsibilities include overseeing digital transformation and reporting directly to the CEO. Stathers has a robust background in IT leadership, having previously held roles such as Group IT Director at GDS Group and Head of Information Technology, Systems & Security at Bristol Airport. With extensive experience at Boeing, Stathers contributed significantly to IT infrastructure and service capabilities. Early career highlights include project management positions at Virgin Media and Orange, focusing on major IT transitions and network upgrades. James Stathers holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of the West of England and a BA in Graphic Design from the University of Plymouth.