Graham Dalton

Biography

Graham Dalton became Chief Executive of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation in October 2016, following eight years as Chief Executive of Highways England and its predecessor, the Highways Agency. Graham is a chartered civil engineer and has spent his career in the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of large infrastructure including railways, power generation and ports. He has worked for a large engineering consultancy, for an international construction contractor and spent several years on delivery of large projects in the Middle East and Far East.

Graham holds a degree in civil engineering from Imperial College, London, and an MBA from Henley Management College. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.

Previous roles in government

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Executive, Highways Agency