Erik G. Birkerts

Erik G. Birkerts serves as the Chief Growth Officer at LanzaJet, overseeing commercial licensing, business development, project origination, and regulatory affairs since March 2024. Birkerts has been affiliated with Evergreen Climate Innovations since 2010, where the role of Vice President, Growth & Execution and CEO Emeritus involves leading the organization to support startups focusing on clean energy and sustainability. Previously, Birkerts held the position of Executive Vice President & COO at Clean Energy Trust, which fosters Midwest clean energy business development. In addition to advisory roles at Milbank and various board observer positions, Birkerts has a distinguished career in leadership roles at organizations like Orion Energy Systems and The Prairie Partners Group. Birkerts holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA from Tufts University.