Eric is a recognised thought-leader in global consumer investing, with two decades of experience scaling food-and-beverage brands across Europe, the US and Asia. During 16 years at Verlinvest he backed and helped build category-defining names—Oatly, Vita Coco, Mutti, Tony’s Chocolonely, Bevyz and Remy Cointreau—guiding founders through rapid international expansion, supply-chain scale-ups and capital-markets milestones.
Earlier in his career, Eric shaped brand and go-to-market strategies at AB InBev and McKinsey & Company, blending blue-chip operational rigour with strategic insight. Educated at the London School of Economics and Harvard, he is known for challenging entrepreneurs to think bigger while anticipating long-term consumer and technology shifts.
At Kharis, Eric brings this brand-building DNA to every investment—sourcing disruptive concepts, crafting equity stories that resonate globally, and partnering with management teams to turn bold visions into scalable, resilient platforms.