National insurance leader, GEICO, appoints Tangela Richter to lead legal operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Client: GEICO | Role: General Counsel | Candidate: Tangela Richter
Recruiters: John Lamar, Managing Director; Sarah Mitchell, Director
Overview
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is one of the largest and most recognized auto insurance companies in the United States. It partnered with The Alexander Group, a global executive search firm, to recruit a General Counsel. As GEICO continues to expand and navigate a dynamic regulatory environment, it sought a highly experienced legal leader to oversee all aspects of legal operations, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
Key Leadership Need
GEICO wanted a General Counsel who could lead the company’s legal strategy across regulatory compliance, corporate governance, litigation, risk management, and M&A support. The ideal candidate would possess extensive experience advising senior leadership teams, overseeing large legal departments, and aligning legal strategy with organizational growth objectives in a fast-paced environment.
The Alexander Group’s Approach
Managing Director John Lamar and Director Sarah Mitchell conducted a focused national search targeting senior legal executives with extensive leadership experience in insurance, financial services, and regulated industries.
Search priorities included:
- Expertise in corporate governance, securities law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management
- Proven ability to advise C-suite leadership on strategic initiatives and operational matters
- Experience leading large, high-performing legal teams in highly regulated environments
Tangela Richter emerged as the ideal candidate, bringing over two decades of leadership experience across organizations such as Wells Fargo, American Express, LendingClub, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she consistently advised on governance, compliance, and strategic legal issues.
Successful Placement and Impact
Tangela Richter joins GEICO as General Counsel. She will lead all legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk management functions, supporting GEICO’s growth strategies while ensuring operational integrity across its national footprint.
Immediate Impact:
- Strengthens corporate governance practices and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Advises senior leadership on legal risk and business strategy alignment
- Leads internal and external counsel management for operational efficiency
- Develops proactive legal strategies to support the company’s continued expansion
About GEICO
GEICO is a national provider of auto insurance and related products, serving millions of policyholders throughout the United States. As a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, GEICO is dedicated to providing affordable and reliable insurance services while upholding a customer-first philosophy.
About The Alexander Group
The Alexander Group is a global executive search firm based in Houston. The firm partners with leading organizations in insurance, financial services, technology, healthcare, and professional services to recruit senior leaders who drive innovation, growth, and operational excellence.Building a world-class leadership team starts with the right search partner.
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