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A collective approach to global infrastructureEndeavour is a collective of experts 
from across sectors, developing holistic solutions to global infrastructure challenges.
Our leadership team

Endeavour Business Operations

Jake Carnemark
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Endeavour
Endeavour
Jake Carnemark
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Endeavour
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Jakob is the founder and CEO of Endeavour. He is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience scaling sustainable technologies in water and energy infrastructure. A seasoned entrepreneur, Jake founded Skanska Mission Critical in 2001 and later launched Aligned Energy, which grew into a multi-billion-dollar company. In 2019, he established Endeavour to tackle the world’s most significant challenges through a holistic approach to infrastructure innovation across water, energy, waste, and air.

Leila Marrash
Chief of Staff
Leila Marrash
Chief of Staff
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Leila brings a systems-thinking approach to challenges, leveraging her broad skill set and passion for empowering people. Her C-Suite understanding enables her to translate strategic vision into actionable plans. She collaborates with business operations to implement essential processes and with marketing to align messaging. Leila contributes to employee engagement, company culture, and strategic development. She sees Endeavour as a leader in reshaping global consumption patterns, an evolution she's excited to be part of.

Steve Bollerman
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Bollerman
Chief Financial Officer
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Steve is a CPA with 40 years of expertise in accounting, finance, and real estate, including Big 4 public accounting experience and leadership roles as Controller and CFO for multiple privately-held real estate firms. He also managed the family office for a prominent real estate family and served as the founding CFO for both Aligned Energy and Endeavour. At Endeavour, Steve supports scaling the team and refining processes, ensuring the company is well-positioned to meet the demands of rapid growth.

Brian Dougherty
Chief Marketing Officer
Brian Dougherty
Chief Marketing Officer
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Brian is a designer dedicated to scaling sustainable solutions. He oversees marketing, brand strategy, and visual communications across Endeavour, collaborating closely with scientists and engineers. With over 25 years of experience, he has advised Fortune 500 companies, clean tech firms, and nonprofits on expanding their reach and impact. Prior to joining Endeavour, Brian co-founded Celery Design Collaborative, advised the Biomimicry Institute, authored Green Graphic Design, and frequently spoke on design as a force for positive change.

Beth Rattner
Senior Director of Endeavour Impact and Endeavour Women in Tech President
Beth Rattner
Senior Director of Endeavour Impact and Endeavour Women in Tech President
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Beth is a renowned sustainability leader with over a decade of experience at the Biomimicry Institute and Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. She has worked with brands including Microsoft, Hilton, and Walmart at Blu Skye and brings private sector expertise from HP. As the lead for Endeavour Impact, Beth measures and maximizes the organization’s social and environmental impact, leveraging her network to strengthen partnerships with universities, governments, and innovators to promote sustainable solutions.

Lara Landmesser
Senior Director of Human Resources
Lara Landmesser
Senior Director of Human Resources
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Lara is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience driving strategic human resources initiatives. At Citi, she held global HR Advisor roles for technology and front-office businesses, along with specialized positions in Learning & Development and Campus Programs. Recognized for her expertise in performance management, organizational effectiveness, and diversity, Lara now serves as Sr. Director of Human Resources at Endeavour, partnering with senior leadership to design HR programs that align with and advance business objectives.

Tarek Soubra
Senior Director of Corporate Development
Tarek Soubra
Senior Director of Corporate Development
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Tarek oversees infrastructure, energy, and real estate initiatives, with a focus on sustainable data center development. A skilled strategist in capital partnerships and complex transactions, he structures flexible, tailored solutions to meet diverse needs. As Sr. Director of Investments, Tarek establishes and scales global platforms, driving strategic growth and delivering innovative, scalable solutions.

Elda Bruza
Director of Program Management & Operational Excellence
Elda Bruza
Director of Program Management & Operational Excellence
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Elda is a seasoned program manager with over 20 years of experience in the data center industry. She expertly manages platforms across land acquisition, procurement and operations, ensuring budgets and design adjustments are handled with precision. Recognized for her strategic vision, leadership, and technical expertise, she drives seamless collaboration with clients and partners while ensuring alignment with internal objectives. Passionate about sustainability, Elda is dedicated to developing smart data centers that generate clean power and water, driving positive transformation in communities worldwide.

Jacob Wintheiser
Director of Information Technology
Jacob Wintheiser
Director of Information Technology
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Jacob is a dynamic IT leader with expertise in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and enterprise IT operations. As Director of Information Technology at Endeavour, he drives IT strategy, empowers support teams, and ensures seamless operations. With a strong track record in compliance, security, and IT support, Jacob plays a pivotal role in strengthening Endeavour’s security posture while optimizing support services. His deep knowledge of cloud technologies, infrastructure management, and security best practices fosters efficiency, resilience, and innovation across the organization.

Christian Blomdahl
Director of Operational Excellence
Christian Blomdahl
Director of Operational Excellence
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Christian is a strategic leader with a proven track record in construction management and lean practices. As Director of the Operational Excellence Program (OEP), he drives strategic initiatives to enable companies across the Endeavour ecosystem to achieve their business goals. By implementing and scaling processes, technologies, and software, Christian aligns technical and operational teams to deliver rapid progress and impactful results.

Edged Data Center Platform

Bryant Farland
Chief Executive Officer, Edged (North America)
Edged (North America)
Bryant Farland
Chief Executive Officer, Edged (North America)
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Bryant is a senior executive with more than two decades of experience in the critical infrastructure industry. As CEO of Edged Data Centers, Bryant oversees the rapid North American rollout of the Edged sustainable data center platform and its supporting technologies. Bryant is a proven leader with experience across the full project lifecycle, from design to delivery to successful operations.

Laurence Potter
Director of Platform Delivery, Edged (EMEA)
Edged (EMEA)
Laurence Potter
Director of Platform Delivery, Edged (EMEA)
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Laurence Potter is a data center construction expert with nearly 40 years of experience. At Edged, he oversees construction, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. He manages design, collaborates with partners, and builds self-sustaining teams. Known for meticulous problem-solving, Laurence seeks optimal solutions. He envisions a sustainable future for data, power, and water systems, aiming to create repeatable infrastructure blueprints that leave a lasting legacy for generations.

Edged Infrastructure

Chris Ellis
Chief Executive Officer, Edged Infrastructure
Chris Ellis
Chief Executive Officer, Edged Infrastructure
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Chris leads the commercial development and global rollout of Endeavour’s solutions through its Edged Infrastructure division. Prior to his current role as CEO of Edged Infrastructure, Chris served as COO at PowerSecure, the U.S. market leader in distributed power and microgrid systems. Chris began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, later transitioning to the commercial sector with Caterpillar. Passionate about grid resiliency and sustainability, he is dedicated to advancing microgrid innovation and deployment worldwide.

Kyle Butler
Chief Commercial Officer, Edged Infrastructure
Kyle Butler
Chief Commercial Officer, Edged Infrastructure
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Kyle is an experienced Executive bringing leadership, passion, and energy to organizations of all stages.  He has proven to be a stabilizing presence through transitions, prosperous times, difficulties, and major growth efforts.  Able to provide clear vision and direction for a company’s long-term strategy, while driving cross-functional efficiencies and collaboration between all departments in highly technical industries.  Kyle most recently had the role of President, running a $350M microgrid EPC firm.  Adept at managing a P&L, cash, personnel, operations, product offerings, and key customers.  He is a former walk-on student athlete who understands the value of teamwork, relationships, and commitment to excellence.

Endeavour Technology Platform

John Costakis
Chief Executive Officer, ThermalWorks
John Costakis
Chief Executive Officer, ThermalWorks
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John brings over 30 years of expertise in cooling systems, particularly for data centers. As CEO of ThermalWorks, he leads teams in designing, developing, and deploying innovative cooling solutions. Known for his problem-solving skills and attention to detail, John ensures seamless collaboration across all project phases. His vision is to equip Endeavour’s data centers with ThermalWorks products, driving industry innovation and environmental progress

Jennifer Lobdell
Chief Operating Officer, ThermalWorks
Jennifer Lobdell
Chief Operating Officer, ThermalWorks
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Jennifer leverages her expertise in compliance, quality control, and supply chain management to ensure seamless operations as ThermalWorks’ COO. With a passion for data and meticulous attention to detail, she manages budgets, schedules, and supplier communications while navigating regulatory requirements. Jennifer thrives on the dynamic challenges of manufacturing critical cooling equipment for data centers, finding purpose in leading a motivated team to tackle complex projects with efficiency and adaptability.

Ming Zhang
Chief Innovation Officer, ThermalWorks
Ming Zhang
Chief Innovation Officer, ThermalWorks
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Ming is a leading innovator in heat transfer and cooling systems, with decades of experience solving complex engineering challenges. As CIO at ThermalWorks, he drives the development of cutting-edge cooling solutions for Endeavour’s state-of-the-art data centers, from design and prototyping to manufacturing. Passionate about disruptive technologies, Ming explores new ways to reduce energy use, lower carbon footprints, and create value across industries.

Juzer Jangbarwala
Chief Executive Officer, Voltek and Chief Technology Officer, PACT
Juzer Jangbarwala
Chief Executive Officer, Voltek and Chief Technology Officer, PACT
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Juzer is a renowned chemical process expert and entrepreneur specializing in waste-to-fuels, catalysis, water treatment, and nanomaterials. With multiple patents and founded companies, he has authored numerous industry articles and delivered keynote speeches at conferences. As CTO, he leads innovative solutions for water and waste-to-energy systems, combining technical feasibility with economic viability. His team of experts develops prototypes for commercialization, achieving breakthroughs like converting cow manure and plastic waste into fuels, zero-discharge wastewater systems, and patented nanomaterials.

Mickael Mauger
Director of Engineering, GridBlock
Mickael Mauger
Director of Engineering, GridBlock
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Mickael is an expert electrical and power electronics leader. In his role of Director of Engineering at GridBlock, he oversees the design, development and commercialization of cutting-edge energy conversion systems. During his doctoral work, Mickael developed the foundational energy routing technology now powering GridBlock’s products. He envisions a future where distributed modular energy routers support the grid, renewable energies, transport electrification, data centers, and more, creating scalable energy infrastructures across industries.

Shreyas Kulkarni
Director of Engineering & Technology, GigaGrid
Shreyas Kulkarni
Director of Engineering & Technology, GigaGrid
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Shreyas is a results-driven Engineering Director specializing in hardware electronics, system design, and product development. He co-founded and leads GigaGrid, an Endeavour company, overseeing the product, engineering, manufacturing ramp up, and business development. During his doctoral research at Georgia Tech, he developed the “GAMMA” grid monitoring platform, the foundation for Endeavour’s GigaGrid Technology. Prior to that, he led the team behind India’s first passively stabilized communication cube-satellite. Shreyas holds multiple patents in sensors, robotics, and energy management systems.

Dr. Deepak Divan
CTO and Founder, DC Infrastructure Project
Dr. Deepak Divan
CTO and Founder, DC Infrastructure Project
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Deepak Divan is business lead, Founder and CTO of GridTran, a new company building innovative high-power DC energy infrastructure for plants rated at 1–1000MW, including datacenters, generation/storage resources, electrified transportation, new industrial processes and the future grid. Deepak is also Professor Emeritus at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where he was Founding Director for the Center of Distributed Energy, a leading global research center in the areas of power electronics and the grid, where he led the technology and product ideation for several Endeavour companies. He is coauthor of the book ‘Energy 2040 – Aligning Innovation, Economics and Decarbonization’ covering key factors driving the energy transition and was recognized by Forbes magazine to be in the top 10 ‘must read’ books for 2025. He has founded and provided the technology seed and IP for several companies in the areas of power electronics and the grid, including Smart Wires, GridBlock, GigaGrid and GridTran. He is an elected Member of the US National Academy of Engineering, Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and received the 2024 IEEE Medal in Power Engineering. He has over 450 peer-reviewed technical publications, 135 issued and pending patents, and has been a leading voice in this industry for 45+ years.