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Rick D.

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VP of Finance at Alesta Therapeutics
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Rick Dekker is a finance and accounting leader with a background as a Director at Deloitte, specializing in the life science and manufacturing industries. He is the Managing Director of his own consultancy, the incoming VP of Finance for Alesta Therapeutics, and a PhD Candidate at Nyenrode Business University.

Beyond his corporate roles, Rick is passionate about accounting education. He owns Candeo Books, a publisher of educational books for accountancy students, has authored books on auditing, and delivers masterclasses to professionals on the topic.

He is a published author of opinion pieces on financial topics in professional journals.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
VP of Finance
Job Level
Senior
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
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Internal Controls
He has recently authored and published multiple opinion pieces advocating for the importance of internal controls and risk management reporting.
Life Sciences Finance
His career includes a specialization in the life sciences industry at Deloitte and he is the incoming VP of Finance at Alesta Therapeutics.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
VP of Finance
Alesta Therapeutics
5-2025
Managing Director
Dekker Finance & Consultancy Services B.V.
6-2015
Owner
Candeo Books
6-2023 - 4-2025
Director
Deloitte
10-2019 - 6-2023
Senior Manager
Deloitte
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Education
2013 - 2016
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Nyenrode Business University
2009 - 2013
Accountancy
Windesheim
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