Jonathan Potts
About Jonathan Potts
Jonathan Potts serves as the Head of Risk Solutions at QBE Insurance, where he leads a national team focused on loss control and risk engineering. With a strong background in computational mathematics and electrical engineering, he has held various roles in public and private sectors, including policy development and consulting.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Jonathan Potts has served as the Head of Risk Solutions at QBE Insurance since 2017. In this role, he leads a national team comprising risk engineers, risk consultants, and property surveyors. His responsibilities include managing approximately 20 external providers of property surveying. He specializes in loss control, risk engineering strategy, and business process improvement, contributing to the company's risk management initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Potts holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computational Mathematics and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering, both obtained from The University of Queensland between 1988 and 1993. His educational background is complemented by expertise in climate change policy and energy efficiency, along with a strong foundation in electrical engineering.
Background
Potts has a diverse professional background, having worked across various sectors including private, public, and non-profit. His career includes roles such as Principal Policy Officer and Senior Policy Officer at the Office of Environment and Heritage within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet from 2011 to 2014. He also served as a Departmental Liaison Officer in 2012 and as a Data Specialist from 2007 to 2009 in the same department.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current position at QBE Insurance, Jonathan Potts held several significant roles. He was the Chief Executive Officer at Ultimate Australia from 2002 to 2006 and worked as a Principal Consultant at Common Capital Pty Ltd from 2014 to 2017. His earlier career included positions as an Analyst-Programmer at LANSA and as a Consulting Engineer at Patterson Britton & Partners.
Leadership and Administration
In addition to his corporate roles, Jonathan Potts has experience in sports administration, having served as President of the World Flying Disc Federation from 2009 to 2010. His leadership skills extend to event management and advisory roles, showcasing his ability to manage teams and projects effectively across different domains.