James Musson
About James Musson
James Musson is the Vice President of Architecture at LucaNet AG, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology roles across various financial institutions, including positions at CME Group, Fastmarkets, Société Générale, Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse, GAIN Capital, City Index, and Microsoft.
Current Role at LucaNet
James Musson serves as the Vice President of Architecture at LucaNet AG, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing architectural strategies and ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives. His work is based in both London and Berlin, reflecting the company's international presence.
Previous Experience at Fastmarkets
James Musson has held multiple roles at Fastmarkets. He served as Chief Technology Officer (interim) for 8 months in 2021 and was responsible for leading technology initiatives during that time. Additionally, he worked as Head of Engineering and Enablement from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on enhancing engineering practices and enabling teams to achieve their goals. He also held the position of Principal Technical Architect from 2017 to 2021.
Career Background in Consulting
James Musson has extensive experience as a .NET Consultant across various financial institutions. His consulting roles include positions at CME Group from 2015 to 2017, Société Générale in 2014, Barclays Capital from 2008 to 2011, Credit Suisse in 2007, GAIN Capital from 2014 to 2015, and City Index from 2011 to 2013. These roles contributed to his expertise in software development and architecture.
Educational Background
James Musson studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Manchester from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, he attended Reading School from 1987 to 1993, where he completed his secondary education. He also spent 10 months at Reading Blue Coat School in 1986-1987.
Experience at Microsoft
James Musson worked as a Principal Consultant at Microsoft from 2001 to 2007. In this role, he provided consulting services and technical expertise, contributing to various projects and initiatives during his tenure.