Erik Lagerblad is currently the Head of H&M Group Ventures, overseeing venture capital investments in Sustainable Fashion, Innovative Business Models, and Enablers since February 2017. In addition, Erik serves as an Alternate Board Member at Syre and a Board Member at TreeToTextile, Ambercycle, and Infinited Fiber Company, contributing to the development of sustainable textile fibers. Previously, Erik held various roles at H&M, including Project Manager focused on sustainability initiatives and environmental strategies. With a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, Erik possesses expertise in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and sustainable material innovations, having also worked as a consultant at Det Norske Veritas.