James Mourafetis

James Mourafetis is partner and head of Transportation, Logistics and Services at EFESO.

James has been recognized as a thought leader in Operational Excellence and Enterprise Asset Management within the Class 1 Rail industry, major North American passenger rail lines, and transit heavy/light rail operators.

With over 30 years of experience, James has successfully led large-scale operational improvement initiatives across North America and globally. His work has focused on driving measurable improvements in heavy asset performance—including on-time performance, availability, reliability, utilization, and unit cost—while also improving infrastructure resilience and workforce productivity.

A trusted advisor and frequent public speaker, James is known for his ability to simplify complex operational challenges and build strong, collaborative relationships with clients. Highly results-driven, he brings a practical and motivational leadership style that inspires teams to achieve rapid, sustainable performance gains.