Pac Team’s Eric Zuckerman Joins Young Entrepreneur Council
He was hand-picked to join the invite-only professional network.

The council is a professional community of entrepreneurs aged 45 or younger.
Zuckerman was hand-picked to join the group on account of his prowess as an industry leader, according to a press release about his membership.
He leads Pac Team Group, which designs and manufactures displays, packaging, fixtures, and retail environments for the jewelry, watch, luxury, eyewear, and accessories industries.
YEC membership benefits include access to a network of professional peers, brand building, and publishing opportunities via media outlets.
The group also offers volume discounts on business services and hosts member events.
“I’m extremely excited to be joining [the] Young Entrepreneur Council,” said Zuckerman. “I look forward to learning from other successful entrepreneurs, both inside and outside of my industry, and using the resources YEC provides to further grow personally and professionally.”
YEC Founder Scott Gerber said, "We are honored to welcome Eric to YEC. Our philosophy is that by curating the very best entrepreneurial minds around and providing them with a space to build meaningful relationships and access more opportunity, our members can further their success and the success of the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.”
For more information about YEC, visit the group’s website.
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