Ian James | Head of Asset Management Strategy
National Highways

Ian James is Head of Asset Management Strategy at National Highways, leading the organisation's asset management strategy, ISO 55001 certification and broader asset management improvement programme. Drawing on experience from across the highways and transport sectors, Ian focuses on helping National Highways maximise value from its assets through strategic planning, evidence-based investment decisions and continual improvement of asset management practices.

Appearances:

Highways UK 2026 Day 1 @ 16:00

Panel: From reactive to preventative: Managing assets for long-term performance

How can the roads sector shift away from costly, reactive maintenance toward a truly proactive approach to network management? This panel brings together experts to discuss how predictive data models, targeted interventions, and lifecycle planning can maximise funding and dramatically reduce traffic disruptions.

Lyle Andrew, Chief Executive, Institute of Highway Engineers

Ian James, Head of Asset Management Strategy, National Highways