Sir Eric is currently Chairman of e-Careers Limited (E-Learning), iPro Sport Corporation Limited (Natural Isotonic Sports Drinks), Buckley Jewellery Ltd, Stevenage Packaging Ltd Halo International Group Ltd (Furniture), Boxford Group Ltd (Leisure and Farming) and Just Loans Plc. He also leads the Peacock Foundation, Uniqueness and the AB Trust all of which focus on disadvantaged children and young adults. Sir Eric was knighted in 2003 for his services to international trade.