Eric Epstein

Eric Epstein is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as VP, CMO Executive Partner at Forrester since March 2022, Eric provides strategic guidance to marketing leaders, leveraging deep subject matter expertise and a focus on customer obsession. Prior to Forrester, Eric owned and led Northstar Brand Strategy LLC, advising business leaders on brand growth and marketing alignment. Eric held various leadership roles at HP Hood LLC, overseeing a substantial retail business, and at Mars, where significant contributions included managing a $1.4B portfolio of Gum & Mints brands and leading the launch of innovative snack products. Eric's career also encompasses global marketing roles at McDonald's and Pepperidge Farm, complemented by an MBA from Northwestern University and a certificate in Digital Marketing Analytics from MIT.