Erik Neumann brings a diverse professional background characterised by extensive expertise in marketing, sales and strategic management. He began his career on the agency side, working at Ogilvy before taking on the role of Managing Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Germany. He later demonstrated his leadership capabilities as CEO of Publicis Dialog in Switzerland. In Switzerland, he also served as a board member of the SDV Swiss Direct Marketing Association, advising companies on the management of sales and marketing activities.
As Head of the Swiss CRM Forum and Managing Partner of Community Building Company AG, he assumed both strategic and operational responsibility in leading roles. At the same time, he was involved in his family-owned leather goods business, where he was responsible for key areas such as controlling and sales.
In recent years, Erik Neumann has focused on the development and successful establishment of B2B network platforms across various industries, initiating innovative networking events with an experience-driven approach and a strong focus on hosting excellence. He has also supported the personal and professional development of others through his work in sports education programmes as well as in his roles as a trainer and coach. In addition, he shares his expertise as a speaker and guest lecturer at various institutions.