James Furnell
About James Furnell
James Furnell is a Senior Product Manager at Expedia Group with extensive experience in product management and digital development roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Accenture.
Current Role at Expedia Group
James Furnell currently serves as a Senior Product Manager at Expedia Group. His tenure at the company began in 2021. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management, ensuring that the product strategies align with the company's goals and customer needs. He works closely with various teams within the organization to drive innovation and improvements in Expedia's offerings.
Previous Roles at Lloyds Banking Group
Before joining Expedia Group, James Furnell worked at Lloyds Banking Group in several key positions. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Head of Product / Senior Product Owner, where he led product initiatives and managed product ownership responsibilities. Prior to this, he worked as the Digital Proposition Lead for a strategic initiative in the Commercial Bank division from 2019 to 2020. From 2016 to 2019, he held roles as Senior Digital Development & Market Insight Manager and Digital Development & Market Insight Manager, specializing in market insights and digital development strategies.
Career Foundation at Accenture
James Furnell's early career saw him holding positions at Accenture, where he worked as a Consultant from 2015 to 2016 and an Analyst from 2014 to 2015. Based in London, he developed his skills in consulting and analysis, working on various projects that required strategic thinking and the application of technology solutions.
Academic Background
James Furnell studied at The University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. His academic journey at the university lasted from 2010 to 2013. He priorly attended Haberdashers Monmouth School from 2002 to 2009, where he completed his pre-university education.
Early Professional Experience
Earlier in his career, James gained valuable experience at several firms. He worked at FactSet as a Consultant in Investment Management from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he had a stint at Deloitte UK as a Summer Vacation Scheme Intern in 2012. Outside the corporate world, he also served as Treasurer for the University of Birmingham Muay Thai Boxing Club from 2011 to 2012.