Claudius Erhardy

Claudius Erhardy is an American executive and professional with more than 40 years of experience in the high-tech, consumer electronics, interactive media, entertainment, and technology industries.

Based in Paris and fully bilingual in French and English, he has extensive knowledge of the French and European markets, as well as strong expertise in international business and distribution.

He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mason Ewing Corporation, where he is also a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors. In this role, he contributes to the company’s strategic and operational development, the structuring of its activities, and the international development of its various subsidiaries and projects.

Throughout his career, Claudius has held key positions at major companies and organizations, including The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Paris, FNAC, Toys “R” Us, Bandai France, AX6 Tech, Le Castor, Kassy, Boulanger, and 4-e Sports. He also served as a Board Advisor to Ouatch TV.

His expertise covers the consumer electronics market, encompassing both analog and digital technologies, with particular knowledge of multimedia, mobile technologies, audio, Hi-Fi, television, video, and emerging technologies. His experience extends beyond products and distribution to encompass the broader technology ecosystem, giving him a strong understanding of both market trends and their practical, operational applications.

Passionate about professional sound and lighting, Claudius has also worked extensively in the events and live entertainment industries, advising on professional equipment and technological solutions in response to evolving market needs.

Throughout his career, he has developed broad and multidisciplinary expertise in publishing, business development, purchasing, product marketing, communications, press relations, retail sales, sponsorship, licensing, strategic negotiations, contracts, and company management.

With a strong operational and product-marketing orientation, Claudius combines strategic vision with hands-on experience. He is recognized for his adaptability, creativity, rigor, commitment, and ability to operate across different industries and international environments.

His career is also marked by innovation across multiple fields, with demonstrated ability to identify emerging opportunities, develop new concepts, establish strategic relationships, negotiate at multiple levels, and transform ideas into operational projects.

Today, Claudius continues to leverage his extensive experience, international perspective, and multidisciplinary expertise to support Mason Ewing Corporation, its subsidiaries, brands, and innovative projects, while identifying and developing new business and strategic opportunities internationally.