In 1956 George Altomonte opened a workshop on the corner of Fullers Road and Pacific Highway in Chatswood now the location of Alto North Shore Volkswagen. Over the years the Group has grown to become a significant Automotive Retailer, employing over 600 people, selling upwards of 12,000 vehicles annually and servicing over 65,000 vehicles per year. Notably the Alto Group has been instrumental in developing industry guidelines through the establishment of the Motor Traders Association of Australia. George Altomonte was the inaugural President of the MTAA, and was honoured in 2004 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership and service to the motor industry. In 1995, Anthony Altomonte took on the role of Group Managing Director a position he continues to hold today. The Alto Group identified among Australia’s best privately managed companies. The Alto Group is among eight private Australian companies recognised for their outstanding business performance in Deloitte Australia’s first ever Best Managed Companies awards. The program, established in Canada in 1993, uses Deloitte global insights and global best practices. Generated from over 25 years working with private companies - to identify and celebrate privately owned and managed companies across Australia that set the highest standards of business performance. It also shines a light on the power of private business as a key driver of Australia’s economy. Companies are evaluated by an independent judging panel comprised of representatives from program sponsors, in addition to special guest judges. Over a 12 month period, winners receive coaching from leading business advisors, networking opportunities via invitations to exclusive events, including premium sponsor events, and key branding and promotional opportunities.