Auscoal has hired former rugby league players to its business development team.
Industry superannuation fund Auscoal Super has hired Tony Butterfield and Adrian Vowles to its business development team.
Butterfield was a Newcastle Knights captain and Vowles played for the North Queensland Cowboys.
"Having two of rugby league's greats on our team is both an inspired and strategic choice for Auscoal Super," Auscoal Super chief executive Bruce Watson said.
Butterfield and Vowles would build on the strength behind the business relationship team, Watson said.
"Tony and Adrian both have sound business credentials, allowing them to build rapport and better assist our employers," he said.
Auscoal Super represents people working in the coal industry.
