DANIEL S. HUSCHER
Tampa
Summary
Seasoned executive with a proven record of shaping and leading global data product and operations within top-tier financial services and fintech organizations. Recognized for driving sustained quarter-over-quarter revenue growth, orchestrating high-performing teams, and optimizing P&L performance in complex, rapidly evolving markets. Adept at translating strategic objectives into actionable product roadmaps, forging industry partnerships, and ensuring rigorous data quality and governance. Committed to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that help businesses thrive in an increasingly digitized financial environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Data Products Officer
Lukka
05.2022 - Current
- Direct strategic oversight of Lukka’s Data Products division, owning full P&L accountability and delivering consistent quarter-over-quarter revenue growth across multiple product lines
- Spearhead conception, design, and execution of new data offerings, including the integration of blockchain analytics, compliance tools, and enterprise-grade pricing solutions
- Forge partnerships with leading financial institutions (e.g., S&P Dow Jones Indices, State Street) to expand Lukka’s market reach and bolster client acquisition
- Scale and optimize cross-functional teams, tripling division headcount to accommodate rapid business expansion while maintaining strict adherence to operational and risk management standards
- Successfully led and integrated acquisitions, including external analytics capabilities, to round out Lukka’s end-to-end data services
- Collaborate with executive leadership to maintain Lukka’s SOC 1 & SOC 2 compliance frameworks, reflecting strong governance and risk controls
Head of Data & Analytics
Lukka
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Established the Data & Analytics function to enhance data coverage, quality, and scalability across Lukka’s product lines, driving immediate improvement in product reliability and client satisfaction
- Defined and tracked KPIs to unify internal teams around strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with broader corporate goals and accelerating product launches
- Championed data-driven decision-making, crafting processes that supported the company’s transition from a high-growth startup to a globally recognized fintech
Managing Director – Pricing & Reference Data Product Development Head
IHS Markit
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
- Oversaw a significant product portfolio within the Pricing & Reference Data businesses, connecting C-level strategic objectives to concrete deliverables
- Steered the introduction of new product features and data capabilities, leveraging industry feedback to capture additional market share and enhance competitiveness
- Formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
Director / Executive Director – Global Pricing Product Development
IHS Markit
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
- Led the development and integration of content, algorithms, and functionality for Leveraged Loan, CDS, Securitized Products, Fair Value, and Municipal & Corporate Bond Pricing platforms
- Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize enhancements, resulting in substantial revenue growth and cost efficiencies
- Formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
Director – Loan Pricing Product Manager
IHS Markit
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
- Pioneered a suite of analytical enhancements that boosted product revenue by 40%, positioning the platform as a market leader in loan pricing
- Routinely briefed board-level members at leveraged loan funds on product innovations, fostering deep client trust and adoption
- Developed an industry-first Loan Trade Study, now leveraged by 60+ leveraged loan funds for valuation committee compliance and best practices
- Formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
Director – Global Contributed Pricing Operations
IHS Markit
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
- Supervised a global staff of 40+ finance professionals, driving the standardization of operational systems, policies, and procedures
- Partnered with the Chief Risk Officer to develop a robust monthly risk reporting framework, enabling data-driven strategic planning
- Formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
Vice President – Global Loan Pricing Operations
IHS Markit
12.2007 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
- Managed 15+ loan pricing analysts across three continents, ensuring consistent service quality for institutional clients
- Directed offshoring initiatives to optimize cost and efficiency, while preserving operational excellence and client service standards
- Formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
Associate – Syndicated Loan Pricing Analyst
IHS Markit
06.2005 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
- Assisted institutional investors with the pricing of leveraged loan portfolios, maintaining high standards of data quality and reporting accuracy
- Delivered comprehensive analytics and ad hoc reports to inform management decisions
- Formerly Markit; total tenure 2005–2021, with progressive promotions
M1 Armor Crewman (19K), Specialist (E-4)
UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2001 - 07.2003
- Honorable service emphasizing discipline, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving under demanding conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago
05-2005
Skills
- Data Product Strategy
- P&L Management
- Quarter-over-Quarter Revenue Growth
- Pricing Management
- Reference Data Management
- Fixed Income
- Credit Derivatives
- Operations Management
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Blockchain
- Crypto-Asset Data
- Product Development
- Roadmap Execution
- SQL
- Databases
- Data Governance
- Global Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Global Association of Risk Professionals, January 2009
Timeline
Chief Data Products Officer
Lukka
05.2022 - Current
Head of Data & Analytics
Lukka
05.2021 - 05.2022
Managing Director – Pricing & Reference Data Product Development Head
IHS Markit
03.2018 - 05.2021
Director / Executive Director – Global Pricing Product Development
IHS Markit
12.2014 - 02.2018
Director – Loan Pricing Product Manager
IHS Markit
01.2012 - 11.2014
Director – Global Contributed Pricing Operations
IHS Markit
11.2010 - 12.2011
Vice President – Global Loan Pricing Operations
IHS Markit
12.2007 - 10.2010
Associate – Syndicated Loan Pricing Analyst
IHS Markit
06.2005 - 11.2007
M1 Armor Crewman (19K), Specialist (E-4)
UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago
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