From Ohio to South Africa: Telesure’s Rios Embraces Change and Innovation

May 16, 2016 by Mark Hollmer

Manny Rios was president and CEO of Munich Re’s American Modern when a corporate headhunter gave him a call. Executive SummaryOn the hunt for an overseas position and an innovative culture, Manny Rios has taken the helm of Telesure in South Africa, bringing his servant-leader style to the other side of the world.

Executive Summary

On the hunt for an overseas position and an innovative culture, Manny Rios has taken the helm of Telesure in South Africa, bringing his servant-leader style to the other side of the world.

It was in July 2015, and the headhunter pitched a new insurance industry leadership opportunity overseas. Without initially being given further details, specifics or a company name, Rios was asked if he’d be interested in floating his résumé.