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“I have many achievements within my career, but founding Simplicity Loans & Advisory has been my most significant professional accomplishment”
Jean-Pierre Gortan,
Simplicity Loans & Advisory
Jean-Pierre Gortan is an accomplished professional in the finance industry, with a strong focus on boldness and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Simplicity Loans & Advisory, which has been his most significant professional accomplishment to date. Alongside his long-time business partner, Matt Johnson, he has helped many clients achieve their financial goals over the years.
“I have many achievements within my career, but founding Simplicity Loans & Advisory has been my most significant professional accomplishment, and I’ve been fortunate to work with an incredible team,” he says.
Gortan’s approach to his career centres around taking calculated risks and pursuing new opportunities while always maintaining a sense of integrity and responsibility. He believes in having a clear set of goals and a solid foundation to guide him, as chance and opportunities can significantly shape one’s career.
Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
0484 555 222
jp@simplicity.net.au
linkedin.com/in/jpgortan
simplicity.net.au
Jean-Pierre Gortan
Managing Director – SLA Group
Simplicity Loans & Advisory
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2021
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Year 7 Community Leader and Leader for Learning Technologies and Platforms at Northern Beaches Christian School
Master of Business Administration, 2017–2019
2021
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2015–present
2019
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2022
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Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Head of Asia Pacific, Liberty Global Transaction Solutions
2019–present
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2015–present
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand at Insurance Advisernet
2015–present
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2012–15
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Chief Underwriting Officer at QBE Asia
2012–15
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2007–11
Human Resources Magazine | key media
GM Australian Intermediaries at QBE
2007–11
1997
2004-07
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NSW Regional Manager at QBE
2004-07
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2019
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
2022
Excellence awardee – Independent Mortgage Adviser of the Year category at the New Zealand Mortgage Awards
2022
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2022
2020–present
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Deputy Principal at Australian Christian College - Southlands
Doctor of Education
2020–present
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2021
Launched his own business,
Ascend Financial Services
2022
2022
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2021
Launched his own business,
Ascend Financial Services
2022
“I am most proud of my wife and children, and family is the most important thing in life”
Jean-Pierre Gortan,
Simplicity Loans & Advisory
2001–2008
2008–2011
2011–2017
Present
Present
Aug 2022
Held various senior roles at NAB
2001–
2008
Associate Director – Origination at GE Capital
2008–
2011
Head of Commercial at Property Advisory Association
2011–
2017
Founder and Joint Managing Director at Simplicity Loans & Advisory since 2017
Founder and Managing Director at Marketplace Finance since 2019
Present
Commercial broker since 2017
Present
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
2014–18
2018–20
2019–19
2019–present
2018–present
Held various senior roles at NAB
2001–
2008
Project Coordinator at QBE Insurance
2018-20
National Relationship Manager at QBE Insurance
2019–
19
2019–22: Co-Founder and Business Operations at Mitti Insurance
2019–present: Co-Founder and Head of Sales & Underwriting at Mitti Insurance
2021: Insurance Business Young Gun, Australian Insurance Industry Awards 2021 Finalist (Insurtech of the Year) Issued by ANZIF in September 2021, Australian Insurance Industry Awards 2021 Winner (Insurtech Start-Up of the Year) Issued by ANZIF in August 2022
2019–
present
Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Immigration and Mobility
2021: DEI Champion awardee at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference, USA
2021 and 2022: HR Excellence Awards, Talent Acquisition, Gold
2021 and 2022: HR Excellence Awards, Women Empowerment Strategy, Silver
2022: HR Excellence Awards Talent Mobility, Gold
2022: HR Excellence Awards, DEI, Bronze
2022: HR Excellence Awards, Employee Branding, Silver
2020,2021,2022: Great Place to Work: Best Place to work for medium/large organization in Singapore and Asia
2018–
present
Milestones
2014–18
2018–20
2019–19
2019–present
2018–
present
Assistant Business Relationship Manager at QBE Insurance
2014–
18
Project Coordinator at QBE Insurance
2018-
20
National Relationship Manager at QBE Insurance
2019–
19
2019–22: Co-Founder and Business Operations at Mitti Insurance
2019–present: Co-Founder and Head of Sales & Underwriting at Mitti Insurance
2021: Insurance Business Young Gun, Australian Insurance Industry Awards 2021 Finalist (Insurtech of the Year) Issued by ANZIF in September 2021, Australian Insurance Industry Awards 2021 Winner (Insurtech Start-Up of the Year) Issued by ANZIF in August 2022
2019-
present
Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Immigration and Mobility
2021: DEI Champion awardee at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference, USA
2021 and 2022: HR Excellence Awards, Talent Acquisition, Gold
2021 and 2022: HR Excellence Awards, Women Empowerment Strategy, Silver
2022: HR Excellence Awards Talent Mobility, Gold
2022: HR Excellence Awards, DEI, Bronze
2022: HR Excellence Awards, Employee Branding, Silver
2020,2021,2022: Great Place to Work: Best Place to work for medium/large organization in Singapore and Asia
2018–
present
Milestones
As the founder of Simplicity Loans & Advisory, Gortan faces the challenge of balancing the needs of each client and account with the drive to push the organisation forward and pursue new opportunities. He is laser-focused on doing qualitative assessments and forming a deep understanding of each client’s needs to ensure the best possible service.
He places great importance on maintaining healthy relationships and handling disputes quickly and efficiently. Managing staff and growing the business in different states require much effort and attention, but Gortan is ready to take on the challenge.
His problem-solving skills are highly valued in the commercial finance industry, as he has a keen ability to identify and address issues before they become major problems. He possesses high-level leadership skills and the adaptability to succeed in different environments.
One of his most valuable qualities is the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships. He has invested time and effort into developing a deep understanding of the lending and banking industry, which has helped him build trust with clients and colleagues alike.
Gortan is always seeking ways to improve and grow personally and professionally. He believes in having a growth mindset and applies this mindset to all aspects of his life. His dedication and hard work have greatly contributed to his success, and he remains committed to pushing himself further.
“I am most proud of my wife and children, and family is the most important thing in life,” he remarks.
Gortan proves he’s one of the best commercial brokers in Australia, ranking no. 1 in MPA’s Top Commercial Brokers 2023, with under $695m in total loan settlement value and 71 total commercial loans settled.