people
Erik Brown
Erik Brown has more than 25 years experience of managing people, developing teams and coaching in international environments for UK, French, German and American corporations such as Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard. The majority of that time has been spent in international roles while living as an expatriate. His passion is people and he has an impressive track record of hiring great people, pushing good performers to excellence and turning round problem performers.
Erik’s extensive business career has included marketing, sales, business development, strategy, organizational development and general management roles. Responsibilities have ranged from establishing businesses throughout Eastern Europe, leading major international product launches, to being in charge of a $2 billion software business in Western Europe.
A certified business coach, he is specialised in helping clients turn international and cultural diversity into competitive advantage. Originally from Scotland, Erik speaks fluent German and lives with his family near Munich.