Schertzer brings over two decades of experience in the technology sector and spent more than 17 years at Blackstone, most recently serving as Chief Technology Officer of Enterprise Technology. He was also one of a select group that led early-stage technology investments on behalf of the firm, including managing those investments post funding, and advised the firm’s business units and portfolio companies on technology strategy and investment opportunities.

“As a passionate technologist and operator, I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience to help our founders build strong foundations, scale their companies and achieve successful outcomes for themselves and our investors,” says Schertzer.  

"Josh’s strategic insight and operational expertise make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team," said Aidan Kehoe, Founder and Managing Partner at Nadia Partners. "We are excited to work alongside him as we continue to invest in the technologies and companies that will define the future of digital infrastructure."

Schertzer also serves as CEO of Beacon AI Centers, where he leads the rapid scale-up of one of North America's most advanced AI infrastructure companies. His leadership is shaping the development of next-generation data centers at the scope and scale required for an AI future.