James Darley

James Darley is an experienced professional in operations and management, currently serving as the Station Delivery Group Manager for both the Burnley Group and Metro Tunnel Group at Metro Trains Melbourne since November 2020. Prior to this role, James held various positions at Qantas from August 2007 to October 2020, including Service and Performance Manager for International Operations, where management of over 300 direct reports was a key responsibility. James demonstrated leadership through the development of tailored leadership programs and a strong emphasis on transformational objectives, particularly in cost reduction and performance management. Additionally, James has a background in cabin crew management and base operations management. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Commercial Law from Deakin University and earlier education at Haileybury.