Eric entered the ad industry in 1994 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 60 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.  

He is also a committed supporter of the NGO´s justdiggit.org and WRI.org helping to fight climate change through the power of communication and creativity.

He is a father of two, a sneakerhead, a committed vegetarian and a confessed vinyl junkie.

Eric is member of the ADC Germany, D&AD, One Club and has served on most international juries.