Scott Lucas

Scott Lucas is a Shareholder Director on the Board of Directors at CLS Group.17 He brings significant expertise in digital innovation and emerging technologies to his role at CLS.

Professional Background

Scott Lucas currently serves as the Managing Director and Head of Markets DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) at J.P. Morgan.24 In this position, he:

• Leads the development of trading products that leverage emerging DLT market capabilities
• Represents J.P. Morgan on various industry initiatives related to DLT
• Sits on the boards of leading fintechs, including Ownera and HQLA X

Prior to his current role, Lucas spent most of his career in the Chief Investment Office and Treasury team at J.P. Morgan.2

Industry Involvement

Beyond his roles at CLS and J.P. Morgan, Scott Lucas is actively involved in the broader financial technology ecosystem:

• Board member of HQLAx and Ownera3
• Member of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) on Digital Assets3

Education

Scott Lucas received his education from the University of Cambridge.5

Appointment to CLS Board

Lucas was appointed to the CLS Board of Directors in June 2024, along with four other new members.46 His extensive experience in digital innovation, particularly in DLT and emerging market capabilities, was cited as a valuable asset to the board as CLS continues to develop its services in response to the evolving FX market.2