Erik joined AlpInvest Partners in 2001 from Fortis Bank Nederland, where he was an executive board member responsible for commercial banking. Previously, he was the managing director of corporate and investment banking at Generale Bank Nederland. With nearly 25 years of related private equity experience, Erik is responsible for AlpInvest Partners' co-investment activities in Europe and Asia. Erik is a member of AlpInvest Partners Executive Committee and a founder of the Firm.

Erik received his law degree from Antwerp University and has completed the CEDEP-INSEAD General Management Program. He represents AlpInvest Partners on the boards of Maxeda and Ontex.