Gaming license manager
Erve Europe welcomes new global gaming license manager
Tom Fabes has been appointed Erve Europe’s dedicated global gaming licensing manager to support the company’s expansion into e-sports and gaming licenses.

Growing demand for gaming merchandise
Life-long gaming enthusiast Tom Fabes has undertaken a new position at Erve Europe as of July 2019. The appointment is capitalizing on Fabes’ expertise in the gaming and e-sports industry; the global gaming license manager will strengthen Erve Europe’s position as a global leader in licenses and brands. Fabes has been an important part of the Erve Europe team for the past five years and the new role is an opportunity for the company to remain ahead of gaming trends and developments. “I’m thrilled to turn my passion for video games into an opportunity to meet growing demand for gaming merchandise,” Fabes says.
At the forefront of the rapidly changing gaming and e-sports industry
The role involves analyzing trends and advising the commercial and licensing teams on enhancing Erve Europe’s portfolio of gaming brands. This will enable the company to keep its customers at the forefront of the rapidly changing gaming and e-sports industry. The CEO of Erve Group, Martijn van der Erve, says, “We thrive on seeing our colleagues take their careers to the next level based on their passions. We rely on Tom’s insights into the gaming world, and this is a great opportunity to offer his expertise and recommendations to our partners and customers.”
Erve Europe currently holds the licenses to some of the most talked-about brands and characters, which the company will continue to focus on as it expands into gaming.

About Erve Europe
Erve Europe is a European leader in character licenses and brands. We produce branded fashion and apparel featuring TV, film, cartoon and video game heroes. As part of Erve Group, we have six offices across three continents and we control the supply chain between raw materials and stores. Starting with our in-house design team and portfolio of licenses, we source, produce, pack and transport collections at the request of major fashion retailers. With more than 33 years in the industry, our dynamic team values growth, transparency and customer focus. Our exceptional quality and sustainable practices have earned us a reputation for excellence. Our head office and showroom are located in Zaventem near Brussels.
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About Erve Group
Erve Europe is part of the Erve Group: a circle of companies including Erve Europe, Beconnected and Beconnected Industrial.
Beconnected is our global sourcing and trading division with offices in China, Bangladesh, India, Africa and Russia.
Beconnected Industrial is our state-of-the-art printing and label factory in Ethiopia.