James Shannon
Chief Executive Officer, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Indus Capital Partners, LLC
About
James Shannon is Chief Executive Officer at Indus Capital Partners in New York, overseeing all non-investment operations and shaping the firm’s strategic direction. With more than 25 years of financial services experience, he plays a pivotal executive leadership role at the firm, following a long tenure as Senior Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and Head of Trading at Indus Capital Partners.
He has specialized throughout his career in global equity markets and derivatives, with significant expertise in trading and portfolio operations. Before joining Indus Capital Partners, Shannon held senior positions at Soros Fund Management and GE Asset Management, developing broad operational knowledge and a strong trading track record in global equities and related asset classes.
James holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from St. John’s University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, and actively supports diversity, inclusion, and educational initiatives—such as chairing the Investment Committee at his alma mater. He is recognized for his strategic insight and ability to navigate complex capital market environments, especially in the area of global equities and derivatives.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Capital Partners | Chief Executive Officer, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer | Oct 2020 to Present | — |
| Indus Capital Partners | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 2020 to Present | — |
| Indus Capital Partners | Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer | Sep 2012 to Sep 2020 | — |
| Indus Capital Partners | Senior Partner and Head of Trading | Jun 2000 to Sep 2012 | — |
| Soros Fund Management | Senior Trader | May 1996 to May 2000 | — |
| GE ASSET MANAGEMENT | Senior Equity Trader | May 1989 to Apr 1996 | — |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Trust Administrator | Feb 1988 to May 1989 | — |
Education
St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Bachelor's degree, Finance
1983 — 1987
Archbishop Molloy High School
1979 — 1983
Others at Indus Capital Partners, LLC (24)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Partner, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) | New York, NY , United States |
B Byron Gill | Managing Partner, Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
C Cindy Chi | Partner, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
| Managing Director | China | |
J John Mulhern | Vice President, Trading | Hong Kong |
 | Vice President, Hedge Fund Accounting | New York, NY , United States |
M Michael Conway | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President, Facilities Manager | New York, NY , United States |
P Peter Guyton | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |