Double digit growth has been the catalyst for the announcement of six internal promotions at the Hunter-based advisory firm, Prosperity Advisers Group.

Alex Hardy from the Corporate Assurance Team has been promoted to the senior role of Associate Director. Alex has progressed through the ranks since he started with the firm in 2006, when he commenced as a Trainee Accountant.

A high achiever, Alex is also the Treasurer of Hunter Young Professionals and was recently appointed to the inaugural Youth Leadership Committee with the Institute of Internal Auditors – Australia.

In acknowledgement of the work he has done, Alex was recognised at the NSW Business Chamber Regional Awards this year as Young Business Executive of the Year and was a finalist in the State Awards for the Chamber. In 2016 Alex was also recognised as Rising Star at the Australian Accounting Awards.

The Directors of Prosperity said they are delighted to have him as a member of the Director Group.

In addition to Alex’s promotion, the firm has announced the promotion of a number of other worthy individuals across various teams in the business.

Sascha Kass from the marketing division has been promoted to Manager. Sascha has been a strong contributor to Prosperity, working across the divisions to build the firms profile through various marketing and communication strategies.

Harry Charalambous and Zoe Wright from the Business Services and Tax Team have been promoted to Supervisor. Ben Hailstone has also been promoted to Senior Accountant.

Finally, Sally Wilson from the firm’s internal Finance Team has been promoted to Assistant Accountant, where changes in the team have allowed her to participate in more analytical style work.

Chief Executive of Prosperity, Allan McKeown said he is proud to create a platform for professional development and career progression.

“Our goal at Prosperity has always been to foster an environment that supports the growth and development of our people,” Allan said.

“We provide challenging professional experience and deliver the right tools and support to assist our people to drive their careers forward.”

IMAGE | Along the top row from left to right – Alex Hardy, Sascha Kass and Harry Charalambous. Along the bottom row from left to right – Zoe Wright, Ben Hailstone and Sally Wilson