Alex Brgudac, Head of Partnerships at SME lender Prospa, is to branch off and begin a new role as head of his own consultancy business – with his former employers as his first customers.
Brgudac spearheaded the fintech lender’s proposition to SME and commercial brokers and will now take on Prospa as a client.
“My passion for small business is one of the key reasons why I joined Prospa and I have loved my time here,” he said. “Every day, we make a difference supporting small businesses, combining smart technology and fantastic service to help them grow, run and pay.”
“I’ve been privileged to be part of an amazing organisation on its journey from start-up to an ASX- listed company, providing an alternative solution to traditional lenders and helping to solve small business’ biggest challenge, which has been access to funding.”
“Today, I’d be hard pressed finding one broker across Australia who doesn’t know who Prospa is or what we do to support small businesses. This recognition is heavily the result of probably more than 10,000 broker and accountant conversations and the backing of the incredible and passionate team at Prospa as well as the amazing support from our industry partners.
“As I move into a new phase of my career, I’m very excited that I will still be so closely involved with the business, which will always have a piece of my heart.
I am now keen to use my expertise in building brand, strategy and sales distribution channels, consulting into a broad range of organisations within the financial services sector.”
Brgudac put in five years at Prospa, and their co-founder, Beau Bertoli, paid tribute to his work. “As a co-founder of Prospa, it gives me real joy and pride to see Alex's entrepreneurial spirit shine through in this next stage of his career,” he said.
“Alex has been an integral member of Prospa's leadership team in his time with the business and has been instrumental in developing Prospa's partner channel brand; building the partner distribution channel as well as developing and leading multiple teams.”
“Prospa has an award-winning team dedicated to the broker and accountant network and will ensure this network continues to receive all the support we pride ourselves in providing.”
