Erik van Aalst serves as the Financieel directeur at WPG Uitgevers since April 2021. Prior to this role, Erik van Aalst held various positions at JCDecaux, including Senior Business & Finance Controller from December 2003 to April 2021, and at KLM from May 1998 to November 2003, progressing from Assistant Financial Controller to Controller and Hoofd administratie, overseeing financial operations related to currency exposures, accounting for financing and leasing of commercial aircraft, and managing the aircraft fuel purchasing department with a significant annual budget.