ERICH FUNKE. CHIEF CAT HERDER.

NineLives Group is a collective made up of the very best people hand-picked to solve any specific problem or challenge.

Our unique model empowers our incredible talent to lead meaningful lives and pursue diverse passions. From single parents juggling work and family to multi-disciplinary entrepreneurs, we attract the best minds in advertising who seek both career excellence and personal fulfillment.  

With over 100 unique collaborators and partners, we operate across continents, from the US to strategic alliances worldwide. 

Erich has a history of leading bespoke teams to effectively solving problems in the most unexpected ways, with incredible results. From uniting and leading the creative outputs of four multicultural agencies for Toyota’s massive product launches, to overseeing brand and product launches with 12+ global agencies and their talent simultaneously, on behalf of WPP, (the largest advertising agency in the world).

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Erich has worked in Johannesburg, Sydney, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and currently resides in Newport Beach, California.