Eric Beukeboom
About Eric Beukeboom
Eric Beukeboom serves as the Senior Vice President of Pet Care International at Spectrum Brands, Inc., bringing extensive experience in the pet care and consumer goods sectors. He has held various leadership roles within Spectrum Brands, focusing on commercial strategies and managing operations across EMEA and APAC regions.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Eric Beukeboom serves as the Senior Vice President of Pet Care International at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has held this position since 2020, operating from Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland. In this role, he oversees the international pet care division, focusing on strategic growth and market expansion.
Previous Positions at Spectrum Brands
Eric Beukeboom has held multiple leadership roles at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He was Vice President of Pet Care EMEA & APAC for four months in 2020, Vice President of Global Auto Care Europe & MEA from 2017 to 2018, and Vice President of Pet Care Europe & MEA from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles included Division Vice President Global Auto Care Europe & MEA and Director of Integration for Salix Animal Health. He also directed the integration of Iams & Eukanuba.
Education and Professional Development
Eric Beukeboom holds a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Economics from Business School Nederland, which he attended from 1989 to 1994. He has furthered his education with studies in Strategic Marketing at the Chartered Institute of Marketing and completed a Management Program at Gustav Kaeser. Additionally, he studied Public Relations/Image Management at NGPR-A.
Experience in International Business
Eric Beukeboom has extensive experience managing legal entities across the EMEA and APAC regions. He has specialized in commercial turnaround strategies and implementation, demonstrating expertise in navigating cultural diversity in international business environments. His background includes significant roles in the FMCG, retail, and internet industries.
Career Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Eric Beukeboom worked at United Pet Group as Business Manager for West Europe and MEA and held various positions at Tetra, including Senior Area Sales Manager and Regional Business Director. His career began at Diehl BGT Defence as a Sales Manager. His diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the pet care and consumer goods sectors.