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Gerardo Ríos García

Senior Business Development Analyst - IMPACT | Mexico City

20/12/2022

  • Name: Gerardo Ríos García
  • Job Title: Senior Business Development Analyst, Proposal Specialist
  • Office Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Joined Marsh: October 2021
  • Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Double Major in Marketing & Environmental Management - ITESM (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education)
  • Personal Interests/Hobbies: Volunteering and community involvement, outdoor activities, spending time with my dogs, and travelling and discovering other cultures

Meet Gerardo

I work as a proposal specialist for our Impact department in Mexico and Latin America. I am responsible for coordinating, managing, and providing practical, creative, and innovative management solutions to respond promptly to requests of proposals from various clients in various industries. This happens through research, team problem-solving, and by fostering collaboration with account teams and specialised resources from across the Latin American region.

Which of our Marsh shared characters — passionate, human, inquisitive, or enterprising — resonates most with you? Why?

I resonate the most with Marsh’s “human” shared character. Although finding your passion and staying inquisitive is paramount for both personal and professional growth, being able to connect with people and create powerful relations is what sets us apart. Our sense of connection to others doesn’t just impact our performance but also influences our mental health, motivation, trust, and our desire to continually work towards our shared goals and make a difference in the moments that matter.

Marsh has a learning culture. Tell us about something new you learned recently. How did you learn it? 

All over the world, the effects of global warming are becoming increasingly apparent. More frequent and intense climate-related events and extreme weather conditions are projected to damage and produce complications in all sectors; that's why I have been immersing myself in effective sustainability management content and tools. For example, I recently finished an online certificate on “Our responses to climate change,” bought Bill Gates's latest book on how to avoid a climate disaster, and have been reading all of Marsh McLennan’s “Climate and Sustainability Digests” from Amy Barnes, Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy.  

How does a hybrid work environment support you in doing your job effectively?

Having a mix of in-office and virtual days has helped me immensely to do my job effectively. A hybrid work environment has minimised some of the pain points of living in a big city, such as intense traffic.

It has allowed me to spend more time with my dogs and overall has improved time management while still having the benefits of in-person collaboration, like team building and networking.

I truly believe that having a hybrid model is the “best of both worlds” because it offers me a greater work-life balance without the concern of being isolated from colleagues.

How has being a mentor, mentee, or both shaped your life and career?

During my life, I have had the great fortune of having mentors who have helped me immensely to establish paths of success to achieve my goals. From high school through college and now in my career, there have been people who have pushed me into leadership roles, guided me in unfamiliar matters, and essentially showed me the ropes.

For this reason, giving back to my community has always been important. Since I joined Marsh, one of my main goals has been to take full advantage of the many opportunities the company offers in terms of social impact. I've been involved in the graduate program, joined the civil protection brigade, worked alongside the social impact committee of Marsh McLennan Mexico, and became co-chair for the Mexico City chapter of Marsh Cares, our volunteer colleague resource group.

Partaking in all these opportunities has been great. Still, without a doubt, my favourite project was mentoring two young high-school students via Forge Foundation, an organisation that pairs volunteers with mentees from overlooked and under-resourced communities. During the two months that I was active in the project, I had the opportunity to help these two students by providing them with tools, feedback, and advice gathered from my experience so that they could advance in their careers.

What is the most meaningful advice you’ve received?

Wherever you find yourself, at work or in your personal life, do the very best you can.

I know it's cliché and easier said than done, but to reach your goals, you must go above and beyond because otherwise, you’ll not stand out.

I have had many mentors in the past. They all agree that, in most cases, people will only start giving you more responsibilities to expand your capabilities, resources, and tools after you've demonstrated that you care and are willing to exceed expectations.

So work hard, dream big, don't give up, and remember that it is always better to be ready and not have the opportunity than to have the opportunity and not be ready. Because here at our company, opportunities will always come.

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