SuperLead Podcast Episode 146 with Laurence Hillman, Managing Director at 1Life

In this episode, Dr. Maanda Tshifularo sits down with Laurence Hillman, the Managing Director of 1Life since 2011 and a member of the Clientèle Group Excom. With over 28 years of industry experience across South Africa and the UK, Laurence has led through innovation, mergers, and market transformation.Laurence unpacks his leadership journey — from building South Africa’s first truly direct life insurer, to navigating the 2024 merger between Clientèle Limited and Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH). Discover how this merger brought together two of the country’s leading mass-market insurers, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and inclusion.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ The leadership principles behind managing through change and uncertainty✅ How strategic mergers can drive sustainable growth✅ Lessons from decades of leadership across multiple business functions✅ Laurence’s advice for leaders aiming to build resilient, future-ready teamsIf you’re passionate about leadership, transformation, and strategic growth — this episode is for you.🔗 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation!#SuperLeadPodcast #Leadership #InsuranceInnovation #Transformation