Eric has an accounting (RA/chartered accountant) and consultancy (SIOO) background and demonstrates an entrepreneurial nature. He is able to see the ‘bigger picture’, utilizing competences and skills gained from an extensive background in a well-known publicly traded company as well as in a family-owned company, all obtained within the fields of General Management, Financial Management, Business Development & Acquisitions, Project & Risk Management and Innovation and Change Management.
He gained over 30 years hands on experience from within a leading global maritime technical services provider, from a family-owned global player in the automotive industry and from a big 4 audit firm. He has specific skills in managing strategy development, complex acquisitions, business-oriented financial management, business planning & control cycles, corporate governance & internal control processes and truly global businesses.
His successes and achievements are based on thorough skills for motivating and empowering people. He is known as an inspirational leader with a supportive hands-on management style that motivates both teams and individuals to achieve and exceed targets and to further develop themselves.