James Papa

James Papa is a seasoned IT executive currently serving as Principal at Beacon Lane since 2023, focusing on digital transformation and IT strategy. Previously, as Vice President of Platform Engineering & Operations at Reuters from 2019, James led cloud teams and managed significant cloud costs for numerous systems. With a rich history at Reuters from 2003 to 2019, James held several leadership positions, including Director of Platform Technical Specialists, where oversight of the first major cloud native initiative was key, and Global Head of Editorial Technical Specialists, where a global support team was established. James began a career in technical infrastructure management, demonstrating strong capabilities in high-profile event management and operational support. James holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Finance from Adelphi University.