Eric VANDEN BROECK
Dean of the CAD
Before joining College of Art and Design (CAD) as Operational Director, Eric Vanden Broeck had a distinguished career in the communications and advertising industries. He held key positions in several prestigious international advertising agencies such as McCann-Erickson, Ogilvy & Mather, DDB and Young & Rubicam, where he evolved from Art Director, Creative Director, Strategist, Country Chairman to CEO. This experience provided him with extensive expertise in both creative and leadership roles, refining his understanding of business strategy and creativity. Vanden Broeck also co-founded The Manifest, an agency that left its mark on the industry.
Vanden Broeck’s leadership at CAD is influenced by his deep professional background and his belief in the power of curiosity. For him, curiosity is at the core of his approach, both personally and within the academic framework he fosters at CAD. He encourages an ongoing quest for innovation, integration of new technologies like AI, and the blending of traditional artistic education with modern advancements. His goal is to ensure that CAD students are not only equipped with foundational artistic skills but also prepared to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving creative industries.
