Based in Amsterdam Erik is responsible for BSS's development across continental Europe. Following an education in hotel management, statistics and marketing, he worked at a senior level for a major international FMCG company. His experience includes market research, sales, advertising and management training & development.

Years of running management development for European countries (including Eastern Europe) have made him an expert in lateral thinking and facilitating multi-cultural groups. He is multi-lingual, speaking most major European languages fluently