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