Eric entered the ad industry in 1994 at a mid-sized independent agency in Cologne. In 1999 he joined DDB as Art Director in Düsseldorf. Twelve years later Eric was appointed Chief Creative Officer for DDB Germany and Austria with the task to form and lead a new agency model out of DDB and Tribal with four offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Vienna. In 2013, Eric was appointed to the DDB Global Creative Council. In his career he helped winning awards at all major award shows including more than 50 Cannes Lions for clients such as Volkswagen, McDonald's, IKEA, and Deutsche Telekom. In September 2016, after 17 years with DDB, Eric decided to open a new chapter in his work life and joined Havas. He helped to turn Havas Germany into a more creative, diverse, and inclusive agency group. With his agency group, he is also a committed supporter of the NGO justdiggit.org and helps to fight climate change through the power of communication and creativity. Eric is member of the ADC Germany, D&AD, One Club and has served on most international juries. He is a father of two girls, a sneakerhead, a committed vegetarian and a confessed vinyl junkie.