Erika is based in Hong Kong, leads KKR’s sustainable investing work across its investment portfolio for all strategies in Asia Pacific. She helps support the integration of material environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations throughout the lifecycle of a deal, as a way to manage risks, seize opportunities, and align stakeholder expectations. Erika also supports KKR’s efforts in investing in solutions through thematic and impact investing, working with portfolio companies to strengthen ESG performance and drive value, and advancing transparency through ESG disclosures and industry collaboration.

Prior to joining KKR, she was the Group ESG Director at FWD Group, a Pan-Asian insurance company based in Hong Kong, where she helped develop their ESG-related initiatives. Erika has a diverse set of ESG-related and sustainability-focused experience, including at ERM, Patagonia Inc., International Flavors ＆ Fragrances Inc., PVH Corp., and Eileen Fisher Inc. Erika also brings strong exposure to relevant NGOs and standard setting bodies such as Carbonfund.org, Wildlife Conservation Society, and the US Green Building Council.

Erika holds a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA ESP) from Columbia University. Born and raised in the Philippines, Erika has lived and worked for multinational companies headquartered in Washington, D.C., New York, California, London, Manila, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.