Hawke departs Suncorp Life
Long-serving Asteron executive general manger, Jordan Hawke, is to depart the insurer.
Suncorp announced today that Hawke would be leaving the company at the end of this month to take a year off to travel with his family.
The company's announcement said Hawke's role would be filled by Suncorp Life Executive General Manager, Distribution, Mark Vilo, until a permanent replacement can be found.
Hawke has been with the Suncorp for nearly seven years.
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