MetLife Australia has created a new Chief Customer and Marketing Officer position, promoting chief distribution officer Chesne Stafford to the role.

Sunsuper EGM of growth, advice and marketing Michael Mulholland has been recruited to replace Ms Stafford in the distribution role. He was also previously head of insurance sales at MLC.

Mr Mulholland will aim to consolidate the insurer’s group life market position and its distribution channels.

“These appointments are a boost to our bench strength in customer and marketing, and sales and distribution,” CEO Richard Nunn said. Both appointments take effect next Monday.