Erik G. Birkerts

Chief Growth Officer

Chicago, United States

Erik G. Birkerts is Chief Growth Officer at LanzaJet, responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy and operational execution as it scales globally. He was previously CEO of Evergreen Climate Innovations, where he led investments in 43 clean technology companies and supported over $500 million in follow-on funding. Erik has served on senior management teams for two venture-backed IPOs and began his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA with honors from Tufts University.

Expertise

• Growth Strategy
• Operations
• Clean Technology
• Leadership
• Venture Capital