Lewis Perkins is the President of Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), an organization at the forefront of decarbonizing the apparel and footwear supply chain. Under his leadership, Aii has mobilized brands, manufacturers, and financiers to fund and scale high-impact environmental solutions, including their $250m Fashion Climate Fund, set to unlock over $2B in climate capital. Aii’s Climate Solutions Portfolio is also unlocking capital and real progress in key production regions like India, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.

With over two decades of experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and philanthropy, Lewis has shaped some of the most influential initiatives in the industry. Before leading Aii, he served as president of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, where he pioneered the Fashion Positive initiative, embedding circularity into fashion supply chains. He has also advised major organizations, from the Earthshot Prize to the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Consumption.