In 2006 Simpology set out to build a platform that uses technology truly effectively to radically improve the mortgage application process. The founders had a history in mortgage origination, with a deep understanding of its processes and common challenges in efficiency.
Working over the years with industry participants, users, LIXI and our superb development team, we have developed a revolutionary electronic lodgement methodology and a suite of supporting applications and services which are unparalleled in the industry. Our solutions and applications have been adopted by the largest banks and origination entities in Australia.
As a seasoned Product professional, Wayne is driven by transforming a company’s vision into innovative market-ready products. He has an exceptional record of developing and executing effective product strategies and has steered multiple cross-functional teams toward exceptional outcomes.
Wayne spent several years in the USA, working for Macromatix. He rose swiftly through the ranks to helm the role of Vice President of Development. Upon returning to Australia, he continued to cultivate excellence in every position he held, until joining the Senior Leadership Team at Simpology in November 2021.
Wayne’s gregarious, generous manner has instilled great loyalty from the teams that he has built—both in Australia and abroad; and his creative outlook is an enormous asset to the company.
He holds a Bachelor of Economic Science and Computer Science from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and an MBA, Technology Management from La Trobe University in Australia.
In his spare time, Wayne volunteers as a Surf Lifesaver and can usually be found patrolling Sydney’s Coogee Beach.
Avner has been building and maintaining software since 1994 when he graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Arica.
At MacromatiX, Avner helped build the highly available and performant distributed systems that run the store operations of QSR giants like Chi fil' A, KFC and Starbucks.
Avner moved to Atlanta in 2011 and continued developing MaromatiX while assisting in its US expansion through to its acquisition in 2014.
Avner joined Simpology in 2015 and rearchitected the nascent Loanapp product to run efficiently and redundantly in the AWS cloud. Avner continued on to architect Simpology's cloud native third-party integration hub, SSI (Simpology Shared Services Infrastructure). He established the code first infrastructure, automation and delivery pipelines that power Simpology's products at scale in the AWS cloud.
An avid runner and self-professed small wave surfer, Avner can often be found catching waves at his local beach.
Antony is an experienced IT executive with a focus on improving business operations through innovative technology solutions. He has over 25 years of experience in the FMCG, Finance and Mortgage industries.
Prior to accepting the role of Chief Risk Officer, Antony was the Chief Information Officer at Simpology and has worked in similar positions at Class Financial Systems and Red Bull Australia.
Antony has extensive experience in operating and delivering SaaS solutions that service a global customer base. He holds a Bachelor of Law and Economics (Accounting) from Macquarie University and a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
David Fuchs is the Principal of his family office. David was the Chief Investment Officer of the Lowy Family Group (LFG), in New York and Sydney, for 13 years in 2008-2021.
David continues to be closely associated with LFG as a member of its Advisory Board and as LFG’s representative on certain private company Boards including Simpology.
Prior to LFG, David worked for over 12 years in the areas of principal investment (Babcock & Brown), private equity (Pacific Equity Partners) and investment banking (Morgan Stanley). He has served on several private and public company Boards and been involved in various philanthropic activities.
David graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at UNSW Sydney.
David Fuchs is the Principal of his family office. David was the Chief Investment Officer of the Lowy Family Group (LFG), in New York and Sydney, for 13 years in 2008-2021.
David continues to be closely associated with LFG as a member of its Advisory Board and as LFG’s representative on certain private company Boards including Simpology.
Prior to LFG, David worked for over 12 years in the areas of principal investment (Babcock & Brown), private equity (Pacific Equity Partners) and investment banking (Morgan Stanley). He has served on several private and public company Boards and been involved in various philanthropic activities.
David graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at UNSW Sydney.
David Lowy is a Principal of LFG, the private investment business and family office of the Lowy Family Group.
Prior to the founding of LFG, Mr Lowy worked for the Westfield Group from 1977 to 2000 in positions including Executive Director (1981 to 1987) and Managing Director (1987 to 2000). He continued to serve Westfield as non-executive Deputy Chairman until his retirement from the Westfield Board in 2011.
He is the Founder and President of Temora Aviation Museum, a Director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy, a Director of the Lowy Medical Research Institute Limited and Director of the Institute for National Strategic Studies.
Mr Lowy holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW.
Paul Heilig is a veteran banker who has over 20 years’ experience in the banking and mortgage broking industry. He was employed by Investec, a specialist bank and asset manager in South Africa, for 10 years and assisted in setting up their operations in Australia.
Paul was the co-founder of Kingsbridge & Eagle, a successful and respected mortgage broking group. He also has held a senior executive position at Centric Wealth.
In 1987, David Shein established Com Tech Communications as a specialist supplier of networking and communication products. In August 2000, David sold Com Tech to Dimension Data at a valuation in excess of $1 billion.
Since then, David has held a number of executive positions including Chairman of Macromatix, Mentor to One Big Switch, and most recently, non-Executive Chairman of Centric Wealth.
Nicole Devine has over 25 years’ experience across strategy, technology, product delivery and operations, and across a diverse range of industries: Banking and Financial Services (including the mortgage broking industry), Utilities, Mining, Professional Services and Government.
In her current role as General Manager at REA Group, Nicole leads the Product and Technology teams in Financial Services.
Having been formally recognised in the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards, Nicole is known for her inclusive and empowering leadership. In her time at NAB, Nicole co-founded the Women in Technology, which reached over 600 women and was recognised externally at the Women in Technology Awards.
Nicole has a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland.
Anthony Waldron is REA Group's CEO
Financial Services and CEO Mortgage
Choice. He is responsible for making it
easy for property seekers to find and
finance property – whether via digital
channels or our network of around
1,000 mortgage brokers across the
country.
Anthony joined REA in October 2021 and has over 25 years experience across financial services and business management. He previously spent six years as Executive General Manager, Broker Partnerships at NAB – responsible for the bank’s presence in the Australian mortgage and finance broking market, and has held other senior positions across the finance sector. He has a reputation for leading positive strategic change, building inclusive and high-performing teams, and growing sustainable businesses.
Anthony has a graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investments and a Bachelor of Business, Finance and Economics from University of Technology Sydney.
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Simpology is a powerful loan application ecosystem that radically reduces time to decision.