As managing director of Factory Records, a successful UK indie record label, Eric has had considerable experience of artistes financial needs. As the manager of bands Eric knows too well the expectations of artistes with regard to funding. As a taxation practitioner Eric has been involved in advising on tax efficient fund raising for international artistes for a variety of purposes. Eric’s considerable commercial experience including a non executive directorship of a pharmaceutical company has uniquely equipped him to deal with artistes and the commercial possibilities available.