Aon has announced the appointment of Grant Rovelli as Southeast Queensland Regional Director, to lead growth in the area.

Former NRL star Mr Rovelli reports to MD Commercial Kevan Johnston, and will be responsible for 47 staff across eight branches.

“Grant will also join the commercial leadership team and I am incredibly pleased with the diversity of thought at the senior leadership level in our business, which will be further enhanced by this appointment,” Mr Johnston said.

For the past three years Mr Rovelli has been manager of Aon’s Mackay branch.

During his NRL career he played for North Queensland Cowboys Young Guns and then Sydney Roosters, where he captained the 2004 grand final-winning side.