We are pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of four outstanding team members whose dedication, expertise, and commitment have contributed significantly to the success of Harris Black.

Taylor Dicken

Patrick Humphrey

Kyle Underhill

Bhavya Sadhwani

• Taylor Dicken has been promoted to Senior Manager, recognising Taylor’s leadership, technical capabilities, and ongoing contribution to both clients and colleagues.
  
• Pat Humphrey has been promoted to Manager, reflecting Pat’s continued professional growth, strong client relationships, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
  
• Kyle Underhill and Bhavya Sadhwani have both been promoted to Supervisor, acknowledging their hard work, increasing responsibilities, and positive impact on their teams and clients.

These promotions represent not only individual achievements but also the strength and future of our firm. We congratulate Taylor, Pat, Kyle, and Bhavya on reaching these important milestones and look forward to seeing their continued success in their new roles.

On Friday, 17 July, the Harris Black team came together for our annual Staff Day, a valuable opportunity to step away from our day-to-day responsibilities and focus on our future, our people, and our continued growth as a firm.

The day commenced with breakfast and an introduction from Nathan Gordon (Director at Harris Black), setting the scene for the theme of the day: connecting purpose to strategy. The day commenced with breakfast and an introduction from Nathan, setting the scene for the theme of the day: connecting purpose to strategy.  Nathan also took the opportunity to celebrate several important milestones and achievements across the firm. Staff congratulated Taylor Dicken on their promotion to Senior Manager, alongside Patrick Humphrey on promotion to Manager, and Kyle Underhill and Bhavya Sadhwani on their promotions to Supervisor.

The team also recognised significant anniversaries, including Renee’s 20-year anniversary as a Director, Pat’s 5-year anniversary, and Keziah’s 10-year anniversary with Harris Black.

In addition, staff celebrated some exciting personal milestones. Congratulations were extended to Kimberley and family on the arrival of Koda Brock Ward, and to Amelie on graduating from university, both wonderful achievements that were warmly acknowledged by the team.

Staff then participated in a strategy workshop led by the Principals (Bjorn Kirberg, Olivia Beckett and Keziah Sedgwick), encouraging everyone to contribute ideas and explore how we can continue to strengthen Harris Black for the years ahead.

A highlight of the morning was Renee’s (Director at Harris Black) presentation on global leadership trends and the importance of trust in high-performing organisations. The session provided valuable insights into the changing business landscape, and the role trust plays in building strong teams and client relationships.

Following morning tea, we welcomed Petris Lapis, who facilitated two engaging sessions. The first focused on critical thinking and innovation, challenging staff to think differently, embrace new ideas, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The afternoon session explored managing change fatigue, resilience and burnout, providing practical strategies to navigate workplace challenges while maintaining wellbeing and performance.

The day concluded with an open discussion led by the Directors and Principals, giving staff the opportunity to share reflections, feedback and ideas for future improvements. Paul Whimp (Director at Harris Black) then wrapped up the day and presented prizes before the team prepared for the afternoon activities.

Of course, Staff Day wasn’t all work. The team enjoyed a fun team-building activity organised by the Social Committee before heading to Naldham House for dinner, where everyone had the chance to relax, connect and celebrate together.

Staff Day 2026 was a great reminder of the strength of our people, the importance of continuous learning, and the value of coming together as a team. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day a success.

We’re pleased to introduce Alastair, whose love of travel, sport and good food brings plenty of energy to the team. If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be homemade fajitas — a dish he also enjoys cooking, alongside a classic French toast.

Originally from Fife in Scotland, Alastair moved to Australia at the age of 12 and still follows Scottish Rugby Union closely. Outside of work, he enjoys socialising, travelling throughout Europe, spending time with his dog, and is already looking forward to a potential ski trip to Japan in early 2027.

Alastair also has an interesting claim to fame, being distantly related to Admiral Horatio Nelson. If he could choose any superpower, it would be teleportation — making travel even easier.

With his adventurous spirit and enthusiasm for new experiences, Alastair brings a great perspective to the team, and we’re delighted to have him on board.