Aston Lowndes
About Aston Lowndes
Aston Lowndes serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, a position he has held since 2012. He has extensive experience in financial management, having previously worked at Banco Pichincha and Produbanco in Ecuador.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Aston Lowndes has held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at QBE Insurance Group since 2012. He has been based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, for over a decade. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, contributing to strategic planning, and ensuring financial compliance. His extensive background in finance supports his leadership in managing QBE's financial health.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his tenure at QBE Insurance, Aston Lowndes worked at Banco Pichincha in various roles from 2001 to 2012. He served as Gerente De Riesgos Financieros from 2001 to 2005 and later as Gerente De Análisis Y Gestión De Tesorería from 2005 to 2012. His experience at Banco Pichincha involved managing financial risks and overseeing treasury operations, which provided him with a solid foundation in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Aston Lowndes has a strong educational background in finance. He studied at Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas - Espe, where he focused on Business and Finance from 1990 to 1997. He furthered his studies at Universidad Francisco De Vitoria, specializing in Business Finance from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he attended Escuela Politécnica Nacional from 2004 to 2006. This combination of education has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his roles in financial management.
Career in Finance
Aston Lowndes began his career in finance at Produbanco - Grupo Promerica, where he worked as Oficial Senior Tesorería from 1994 to 1999. This early experience in treasury operations laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in financial risk management and treasury analysis at Banco Pichincha. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on financial management and risk assessment throughout his professional journey.