James Jesic

BEng (Hons), PhD, MIChemE, CEng

Career and experience

James is Chief Executive Officer of Severn Trent, appointed on 1 January 2026, following more than two decades with the Company. James has held senior leadership roles across the business, including Customer Operations Director and Capital & Commercial Services Director, and became a member of the Executive Committee in 2017. He was also appointed Managing Director of Hafren Dyfrdwy, Severn Trent’s licensed entity in Wales, in 2020. 

James has a proven track record of delivering industry-leading financial and environmental performance, driving operational transformation, and leading Severn Trent’s multi-billion-pound capital investment programme.

James' skills and attributes which support our strategy and deliver long-term sustainable success

James a chartered engineer with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, is recognised for delivering growth, leading transformation, and championing sustainability. His exceptional technical expertise and strategic leadership are underpinned by a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for customers, communities, and shareholders. 