Melbourne-based workplace mental health support group SuperFriend has appointed Rob Costello to the newly created Partner Relationship Manager role in Sydney.

He will manage stakeholder partner relationships with superannuation funds and group life insurers.

Mr Costello has previously worked as a client services manager with Link Group and client manager with TAL, according to his LinkedIn profile.

“SuperFriend is uniquely positioned to positively impact more than half of Australia’s workforce through our super fund partner employers,” CEO Margo Lydon said. “[Mr Costello’s] interpersonal skills and experience will enable these funds to add value to their employer and member relationships by offering greater real-time support.”