Eric Schaefer

Eric Schaefer is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer at Mindstream Media Group with over 25 years of experience in the media industry, demonstrating expertise in digital media strategy, regional and event marketing activation, and professional media services.

With a background in BA Communications and Business Analytics from top universities and a MBA in Global Leadership, Eric combines academic knowledge with real-world experience to lead strategic teams and deliver complex media campaigns at scale.

Having held key roles such as President, Chief Digital Officer, and Chief of Digital Strategy at various media organizations, Eric has a proven track record of creating innovative media solutions, managing full P&L responsibility, and building high-performing teams.

His skill set includes research, data analytics, programmatic media, and mobile marketing, allowing him to leverage meaningful patterns of data to drive measurable outcomes for clients while keeping up with industry trends like AI.

Eric is dedicated to empowering his team and clients to achieve their goals in the ever-evolving media landscape, drawing on his experience with leading media companies and his strong educational foundation to drive success.

Eric's educational background includes a BA in Communications and Spanish from Wake Forest University, Wharton Online Executive Education in Business Analytics from The Wharton School, and an MBA in Global Leadership from Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas, complemented by studies at The Lovett School and Greenhill School.