Eric De Neef

Owner, CEO, Board member, C-Suite, Managing Director, global hospitality expert and hotel advisor, commercial real estate executive

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Eric is a highly strategic, pro-active, energetic and visionary leader. Outside work, Eric is a family man and traveler. He is married to Chantal and has two adult sons – Cedric and Thibault. Despite a busy work schedule and packed family life, he always finds time for long-distance running, classy cars, and the discovery of great spots in the world to wine and dine. His motto: Carpe Diem.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Anker18
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Co-owner of Anker18, successful broker in commercial real estate and building management based in Antwerp, Belgium

  • Executive Vice President & Global Chief Commercial Officer at Radisson Hotel Group
    Mar 2018 - Dec 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Radisson Hotel Group™ (formerly Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group) is one of the world's largest hotel groups with eight distinctive hotel brands, more than 1,400 hotels in operation and under development around the world. The Radisson Hotel Group portfolio includes Radisson Collection™, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson RED®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson and prizeotel.

  • Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (Brussels Metropolitan Area)
    • Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
      Jun 2014 - Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for Rezidor’s entire commercial organisation, defining the commercial strategy and driving all activities related to Branding, Sales, Marketing, Distribution & E-Commerce, Loyalty, PR & Communication. Coordination of the global deployment and optimization with Rezidor’s strategic partner Carlson. Rezidor operates and develops four brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The group’s two core brands are Radisson Blu, Europe’s largest upper upscale brand; and Park Inn by Radisson, a young and fresh midmarket offer. In early 2014 and together with Carlson, Rezidor announced two new brands: Quorvus Collection, a new generation of expertly curated 5 star hotels; and Radisson Red, a lifestyle select offer inspired by the Millennial trends and lifestyle.

    • Senior Vice President Marketing & CRM - Global Branding Park Inn by Radisson
      Jan 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Defining the global brand strategy for Park Inn by Radisson while ensuring consistent global implementation across all areas within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Responsible for implementing brand strategies across The Rezidor Hotel Group in EMEA (Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Missoni), implementing the Club Carlson loyalty program, designing the social media, partnerships and CRM strategies.

  • Senior Vice President for Park Inn by Radisson EMEA at Rezidor Hotel Group
    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos

    The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 400 hotels in operation and under development with 87,000 rooms in over 60 countries.

  • Accor (23 yrs 8 mos)
    • Managing Director Mercure Hotels, M Gallery & All Seasons Hotels France
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs

    • Managing Director Mercure Hotels Germany
      Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 · 3 yrs

    • Vice President Marketing Mercure Brand Worldwide
      Feb 2002 - Dec 2004 · 2 yrs 11 mos