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Erika Balzarelli
Vice President, Olam Ventures
Erika is a purpose driven leader in the agriculture space, ex-marketeer and currently working with Olam Ventures building start-ups on the intersection of digital and sustainability.
With over 20 years’ experience in agriculture & rural development, Erika worked in corporates, NGOs, governments, consultancy, and start-ups across Europe, Africa and Asia implementing impactful projects in climate smart agriculture. Erika holds an MBA (Netherlands) and an MPA from Harvard University (USA).
Erika is passionate about regenerative and sustainable agriculture, food security and making a difference in the lives of small holder farmers. Prior to joining Olam, Erika was leading her own business called ‘The Sustainable Smallholder’. She has previously worked in Corteva, Nufarm, Dalberg and Syngenta across different locations in Asia and Europe, interspersed with roles at IFAD and Agricultural Transformation Agency in Ethiopia.
