Eric Pateman
Eric Pateman is the new CXO of Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Previously, Eric was regarded as one of the world's leading culinary brand and marketing strategists, having written numerous culinary tourism and brand strategies for nations such as Canada and NZ, including specific regions like Auckland, BC, the Yukon as well as on a national scope. His past strategic consulting work has taken him literally from pole to pole, with strategies for an expedition company in Antarctica to writing the territorial food strategy for the Yukon in Canada's far north! His work is typically equally divided between public and private sector clients. Eric brings a diverse background to the role as an entrepreneur and chef with an MBA in finance.
Presentation
Bridging cultures and communities through food
Food has always been the best way of bringing people together across cultures and generations; it shapes our understanding of the world. Culinary consultant Eric Pateman embraces food as a powerful tool for building relationships within and between communities. Sharing examples of best practices from around the world, he offers practical strategies for using food to bridge the cultural divides we face in our interactions with others, creating opportunities for meaningful connection and social interaction, cultural engagement and exchange, culinary learning and discovery, and exceptional eating and drinking in airports including YVR.