The Hague, Netherlands – 10 September 2025 – Deerns, a leading specialist in technical consultancy and engineering for complex buildings is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Assal as the new Unit Director Airports Netherlands. The appointment underlines Deerns’ ambitions to make airports future ready as smart and sustainable mobility hubs.
Michael will take up this role as of 1 September 2025. With over 15 years of experience in the construction sector and a strong background in project management. His move to Deerns marks the next step in a career that has always focused on collaboration impact, innovation and social relevance.
Anke Matijssen, Division Director Airports at Deerns says, “Michael brings exactly the right measure of energy, experience and vision for the future that we are looking for. His move to airports strengthens our ambitions to remain a global leader in airport design and system integration.”
Deerns’ airports team has been working on airports around the world for many years. The company closely monitors innovation and is quick to embrace suitable opportunities for smart and sustainable systems that increase the operational efficiency and commercial success of airports while making them more sustainable.
Michael Assal, Unit Director Airports says: “The innovative and complex airport sector offers incredibly exciting and challenging design and engineering opportunities. I’m looking forward to contributing to breaking down barriers and delivering market-leading solutions at Deerns. Both the company and the sector offer a perfect combination of technical depth and social relevance. It’s a sector that has excited me from a young age and truly energises me.”
This appointment is part of Deerns’ broader strategy to continue to excel globally in integrated design solutions for complex environments such as airports, where technology, sustainability and people-oriented thinking come together.
