5. Ralf Bender, Chief Executive Officer of Südvers GmbH

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Ralf Bender, Chief Executive Officer of Südvers GmbH

Change in leadership over the last few years

Ralf Bender is CEO of the B2B insurance service provider Südvers, which has hired over 100 new employees since the beginning of 2021 and is growing above the market average. He talks to Harald R. Fortmann and Joy Edwin Thanarajah about intercultural competence, how leadership has changed, and his passion for people and teams.

This episode covers the following topics:

• Why it is important to learn languages
• Location Germany
• Change in leadership over the last few years
• Role of communication
• His interest in people & teams
• Relevance of assessments and peer interviews

Further links:

• Ralf Bender on Linkedin
• Südvers GmbH Website
• Harald R. Fortmann on Linkedin
• Joy Edwin Thanarajah on Linkedin
• Deininger Website

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. Deininger CEO Joy Edwin Thanarajah and Managing Partner Harald R. Fortmann talk to leaders about topics such as new working environments, digitalization, the transformation of leadership and many years of experience in building and managing companies.

About Deininger

Deininger, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is one of the leading executive search consultancies in Germany and operates with a global network of partners. Since its foundation in 1981, Deininger has specialized in identifying and recruiting top executives for companies in a wide range of industries. With business and industry expertise, Deininger supports clients in filling key positions in a dynamic market environment and a changing business world. With many years of experience and a focus on quality and sustainability in cooperation, Deininger has established itself as a trusted partner for national and international companies, from start-ups to larger medium-sized companies and corporations. Deininger - Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Poland and USA.

About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over of the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin.
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.