Earlier this year, Khaya Gobodo joined Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) as CEO-Designate. The appointment is part of a planned succession strategy, where Gobodo will ultimately succeed the group’s CEO Tom Creamer, who will take on the role of Chairman of the Board, subject to regulatory approval.

TIH forms part of a 10-million customer strong global group with insurance operations in the UK, Australia, France, China and Singapore. In South Africa, TIH owns and operates leading financial service providers including Auto&General Insurance, 1st for Women Insurance, Dialdirect Insurance, Budget Insurance, Renasa and Hippo.co.za. The group stands out with its multi-brand, multi-channel, multi-product strategy which targets different segments of the insuring public, and provides products and engagement channels to best suit those needs.

Gobodo and Creamer have been working hand in hand to ensure a smooth and seamless leadership transition, combining continuity with fresh perspectives.

“As a seasoned professional with a proven track record and entrepreneurial flair, Khaya is perfectly poised to unlock new opportunities and accelerate TIH’s momentum. I look forward to working with him and the TIH leadership team to do just that,” says Creamer, an industry stalwart and visionary leader who conceptualised and built many of the insurance brands and businesses within the TIH portfolio.

Prior to joining TIH, Gobodo served as Managing Director of the Old Mutual Investments, worked at Ninety One and was the founding partner of Afena Capital.

“From my very first day, I’ve been struck by the energy, passion and excellence that runs through our business. TIH is already delivering double-digit growth in a highly competitive market thanks to a strong foundation built by a visionary leadership team and passionate people across the organisation. It’s an international success story, born out of South Africa, and I am proud to be part of its story. My focus now is to build on TIH’s achievements - leveraging our strengths, embracing new technologies and continuously enhancing the experiences we deliver to our customers,” says Gobodo

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