"Rieß is one of the most successful managers of the Republic. But he is probably also one of the most merciless - insurance industry today

Markus Rieß formed the Düsseldorf-based insurance company Ergo within a decade from a restructuring case to a profitable company. However, the success has probably a bitter taste for the employees, as a recent report of the magazine "Wirtschaftswoche" points out. In this, the CEO for his leadership style is strongly taken into consideration. The talk is about the principle "command and obedience" and a fear-driven corporate culture. The contribu…