John Kolenda

John Kolenda is an experienced executive in the finance and mortgage broking sectors, currently serving as Managing Director of Strategy & Growth at MA Financial Group since February 2022. Kolenda has held the position of Managing Director at Finsure Finance & Insurance since October 2011 and Chairman at Aura Group Pty Ltd since June 2011. Additionally, Kolenda was Managing Director at 1300HomeLoan and served as Executive Director at BNK Bank from October 2018 to March 2023, as well as at Loan Market from November 2007 to October 2009. Kolenda co-founded X Inc in November 2004, where a significant loan volume was achieved, leading to a merger with Ray White's mortgage broking operations. The early career included a role as General Manager Sales & Distribution at Aussie Home Loans from October 1994 to June 2004. Education includes a civil engineering degree from RMIT University and HSC from Parade College in Melbourne.