John Simone
About John Simone
John Simone serves as the Managing Director and Head of Insurance Solutions at Ellington Management Group, bringing extensive experience in structured investment management products and business owned life insurance marketing. He has held senior roles at J.P. Morgan and Voya Investment Management, specializing in various investment strategies and derivatives.
Work at Ellington Management Group
John Simone serves as Managing Director and Head of Insurance Solutions at Ellington Management Group. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's strategic direction in insurance-related investment solutions. His role involves overseeing the development and management of structured investment products tailored for the insurance sector.
Previous Experience at J.P. Morgan
Before joining Ellington Management Group, John Simone worked at J.P. Morgan from 2005 to 2014. He held the position of Executive Director and Senior Client Advisor within the Global Insurance Solutions team. During his nine years in this role, he was based in Chicago, Illinois, where he focused on providing structured investment management products.
Experience at Voya Investment Management
John Simone spent seven years at Voya Investment Management, from 2014 to 2021. He held the role of Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Sales and Solutions, and later served as Managing Director from 2017 to 2021. His work involved leading sales strategies and solutions for insurance products, enhancing the firm's market presence.
Education and Expertise
John Simone earned his MBA in Marketing from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, obtained from 1985 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in business owned life insurance marketing and investment strategies.
Background in Investment Management
John Simone has extensive experience in managing structured investment products, including corporate owned life insurance. He specializes in business owned life insurance (BOLI/COLI) marketing and has a background in managing real assets, such as commercial real estate and infrastructure. His investment management experience also includes commodities investment strategies and derivatives.