The Hague, Netherlands – 5 June, 2025. Deerns, a global leader in engineering consultancy, has announced a key appointment to its French leadership team as part of its ambitious strategic growth plans and commitment to delivering exceptional services in data centres.
To support continued expansion and a growing client base in France, Deerns has appointed Wissam Mikhael as Unit Director for Data Centres. Responding to the demands of new technologies and evolving user requirements, Wissam will work closely with clients in France on hyperscale projects, executing complex live upgrades and brownfield expansions.
“Wissam has been involved in Deerns’ development in the data centre market in France from the beginning. This appointment is well deserved! Through his expertise and 30-year experience, Wissam has successfully led local hyperscale projects for Deerns in France,” says Michael Marchel, Country Director, France.
Speaking of his new appointment, Wissam Mikhael said: “I’m honoured to step into this role. It’s a privilege to lead a great team shaping the resilient and intelligent data centre infrastructure that powers our digital world. I’m looking forward to driving innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth in this next chapter of my career.”
In line with client expectations, Deerns ensures decarbonisation solutions and new technologies are part of data centre design solutions. This includes working closely with clients, specialist original equipment manufacturers and innovative startups to deliver several advanced liquid and immersion cooling solutions.
“Wissam brings deep market and technological expertise and we congratulate him on his new role,” says Ricardo Fornari, Division Director Data Centres, Deerns.
This strategic appointment reflects Deerns’ ongoing momentum and commitment to excellence, evident in recent industry recognitions. In the Engineering News Record (ENR) 2024 Global Design Review, Deerns ranked 13th for Data Centres.
