Richard Stokes, CEO at Innovative Software s.à r.l., Indirect Manager at SITA
“Eric worked for me for several years handling business operations for our Fares Line of Business. He managed forecasting and P&L for the business and took the lead on negotiating a number of important commercial deals for the Fares business around the world. Eric is very smart, has keen business and commercial instincts, and is able to craft creative commercial solutions to challenging business problems.
He is a tough and determined negotiator with international opportunities. I could always trust Eric to fight hard for what was best the business, and allowed him to operate with a substantial delegation of authority during his negotiations - never regretting the trust I placed in Eric. I would not hesitate to have Eric on my team again, and you shouldn't either. “
Ian Ryder, VP New Business Concepts at SITA - Direct Manager at SITA
“Eric worked for and alongside me for many years in SITA – during that time I found him to have an excellent commercial mind allied to effective project management and fine attention to detail, lots of energy, a passion to succeed and readiness to ‘tell it as it is’ and question the status quo and unproductive practices wherever necessary - attributes which greatly assisted me in the development of the businesses we were developing. In switching successfully from his aerospace background to travel distribution when working with me at SITA, Eric also demonstrated that he is highly adept at understanding new domains and finding creative solutions to new commercial challenges in a global market, all very useful attributes in today’s fast moving business environment! “
Gary Tofano, Director Partner Relations at Travelport - Peer at Travelport
“I met Eric as a colleague leading the sales initiatives for Travelport USA. He is a quick study who hit the ground running and quickly earned the trust of his team and customers. Other key traits: Strategic, personable and authentic. Results oriented with strong business acumen. I welcome the opportunity to work with Eric in the future.”
Timothy Sacklyn, Commercial Contracts Manager - Direct Report at SITA
“Eric was a one of the best managers that I had the chance to work with. His understanding of commercial structure, concepts, and solutions within the Airline Transportation Industry is second to none. His ability to see the solution that most people will not see and make it a win-win for both the customer and business is impressive to watch. Not only is he good at this, he is a great teacher and mentor. He is a leader and not just a manager! He will be an asset to any company and I look forward to the opportunity to work with Eric in the future.”
Martha Neese, Account Director at Travelport - Direct Report at Travelport
“Working with Eric at Travelport offered me the opportunity to expand my business skills. Eric was effective in challenging me to think differently, review data and financials critically, and create business propositions focused on strategy. Eric provided coaching and guidance that helped me grow professionally. I enjoyed communication that included transparency as well as direct feedback! I would work for Eric again in the future!”
Cornelius T. Tica, Vice-President of Global Sales and Sales Operations at Sabre Airline Solutions, Direct Report at SITA
“Eric and I have been colleagues for almost two years and during all this time, I have found him to be a down to earth, no-non sense business leader with an excellent grasp from the big picture strategy to the minute details of a proper execution. Eric has been instrumental in my early induction days at SITA, helping me to navigate the complex world of IT world for passenger services. Eric has a wealth of knowledge and experience with great customer instincts and business acumen especially for the airline industry. I consider Eric as a valued member and business leader of any high performing organization.”
James Garvey, Vice President Client Services at Gozio, Direct Report at Travelport
“I reported to Eric while at Travelport as his Client Delivery Executive for enterprise-level Travel Management Companies (TMCs). Eric was extremely helpful in my role and established strong relationships with the executive teams at Travelport's biggest TMCs. Eric was always willing to listen any new ideas and approaches I recommended for our clients, and was able to push back on corporate level challenges we faced while working together. I highly recommend Eric as a senior leader and would definitely like to work with him again.”
Jennifer Acreman, Senior Account Manager at Travelport - Direct Report at Travelport
“Eric provided me with a fresh perspective in the travel technology field. His critical thinking and analytical skills allowed me to look at my accounts differently and see opportunities where I would not have seen them before. Eric also helped me grow professionally by providing guidance and setting goals for myself. He is a great mentor and I would welcome the opportunity to work for him again.”
Raymond Bate, Senior Product Manager - Digital at SITA, Peer at SITA
“Eric and I worked together over a number of years at SITA, mainly during some key customer engagement, contract negotiation and execution. Eric’s energy, passion and drive are infectious, this, along with Eric’s attention to detail ensured that SITA’s best interests were accommodated while ensuring a successful outcome for both parties.
Eric’s ability to synthesise a complex contractual solution into an internal business case helped ensure a successful approval process, which also set the groundwork for a strong, ongoing customer/vendor engagement. I’ve highly valued Eric’s directness, and strong sense of ethics which frame his working relationships, and a valuable addition to any organisation.”
Colin Ridley, Manager Revenue Optimisation at Emirates Airlines - Peer at SITA
“Eric was one of the “go to” people for me, who is apolitical ; has avery broad technical knowledge of the Airline & Travel Industry ; and particularly good in managing complex projects. Was a pleasure working alongside Eric !! “
Bill Cavendish, Vice President Distribution at Emirates Airlines - Peer at SITA
“Eric and I worked on many projects together. Eric consistently brought a sharp commercial focus and strong leadership skills to every deal”