Aquagga, a leader in PFAS destruction technology, is thrilled to welcome Dhileep Sivam as our new Chief Executive Officer. Bringing over 15 years of expertise in clean and sustainable technology commercialization, Dhileep joins Aquagga at an exciting juncture in our journey, poised to help us drive forward with innovative solutions that eliminate harmful PFAS contaminants from global water supplies.

In collaboration with Aquagga’s Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Woodruff, and Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Brian Pinkard, Dhileep will lead the company toward accelerated growth. His experience includes spearheading sustainability efforts for Bill Gates’ energy research initiatives and serving in pivotal roles with organizations such as Intellectual Ventures, Gates Ventures, Breakthrough Energy, and the University of Washington Clean Energy Institute. With his unique background and visionary approach, Dhileep is well-positioned to guide Aquagga in this next chapter.

"I am thrilled to join Aquagga during such an exciting time for the company,” said Dhileep. “Aquagga has built a strong foundation with promising technology, efficient resource use, and a passionate, talented team. I look forward to working together to advance our mission of eliminating harmful chemicals from the world’s water supply.”

With Dhileep’s guidance and the strength of our leadership team, Aquagga is ready to scale its PFAS destruction systems to meet growing global demand. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dhileep as we transition from demonstrating our technology’s potential to actively deploying it on a commercial scale,” said Brian. “His leadership, experience, and vision are just what we need as we embrace this critical moment.”

Aquagga’s mission—to protect the environment and public health through advanced technologies addressing PFAS and other pollutants—is more relevant than ever. Chris added, “Dhileep’s track record in cleantech innovation aligns perfectly with our values of curiosity, professionalism, and a relentless commitment to social and environmental impact. We’re excited to build on our past successes as we step into 2025 and beyond.”

Together, with Dhileep’s leadership and our team’s passion, Aquagga is ready to make a lasting impact on the world’s water supply—one breakthrough at a time.