Ruben van Eijk

Chief Creative Officer at Slash (AVANTGARDE Group) | Ex-Meta

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

I am a results-driven creative leader with a passion for driving business growth and community engagement through creative concepts, innovative strategies, scalable systems, storytelling and automation. I have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering impactful campaigns that resonate globally. With expertise in creative production and growth marketing, I excel at crafting solutions that foster meaningful connections and drive value. My approach is centered around empathy and a commitment to excellence, ensuring every initiative contributes to a compelling narrative and long-term success.

Experience

  • Chief Creative Officer at Slash.Digital GmbH
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    My remit: to shape Slash into a creative science-driven organisation, blending world-class craft with AI-powered intelligence, behavioural insight and performance systems that consistently drive impact. Flagship: Audi Revolut F1 and redefining content on the grid and in culture at the pinnacle of global sport. Creativity powered by intelligence. Teams set up to do the strongest work of their careers.

  • Creative and Tech Executive at Cheeer
    Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 · 6 mos

    Operating as an independent creative- and tech executive across mission-driven and culturally resonant initiatives, blending purpose with progress – Chairing No Guts No Glory, empowering cancer patients through music and moments of joy. – Advisory Board at Cheeer: product and creative direction in next-gen sports fandom. – Co-shaping AntKiss, a strategic alliance agency focused on creative positioning and vision. Connecting creativity, technology, and leadership to shape the next evolution of modern creative organizations.

  • Head of Creative Shop at Meta
    Apr 2021 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs

    Central and Eastern Europe. I spearhead creative initiatives that accelerate business growth and community impact at Meta. • Led a high-performing creative team, championing a culture of empathy and inclusion enhancing team collaboration and creativity. • Developed and executed innovative strategies for apps, games, brands and e-commerce, resulting in measurable performance improvements. • Leveraged automation to streamline creative production, significantly reducing time-to-market for campaigns.

  • We Are Social (Greater Munich Metropolitan Area · On-site)
    • Executive Creative Director
      Jul 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      • Led creative departments in Munich and Berlin, driving innovative and high-quality output. • Launched We Are Social Studios, establishing scalable in-house content production. • Integrated data-driven insights with creative strategies to enhance performance for teams and clients. • Cultivated a diverse and collaborative team culture, fostering shared ownership of impactful projects.

    • Creative Director
      Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 · 6 mos

      • Guided and reinforced creative teams in Munich and Berlin to achieve high-end ideation. • Inspired teams to develop exceptional and effective concepts, ensuring compelling executions. • Fostered a collaborative environment that emphasized innovation and creativity.

  • Creative Director at Merkle EMEA
    Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Mentored and led creative departments across The Netherlands and Dubai, fostering a culture of innovation. • Established a creative production studio to enhance both internal and external quality of creative concepts. • Developed user-centric tactics that maximized impact in the digital landscape for high-profile clients.