Paul Morisson brings deep expertise in high‑density, sustainability‑driven digital infrastructure and advanced Direct‑to‑Chip (DTC) cooling systems, positioning him to add significant strategic value to Desert Dragon as it lays the foundation for the Kingdom’s first AI‑focused data center ecosystem. Paul is a seasoned data center and digital infrastructure executive with a proven record of building high-performance, renewable-powered, and liquid-cooling-optimized facilities at scale. As co-founder of Hydro66, he led global site selection, land acquisition, FDI negotiations, and power agreements for a 40MW data center in Sweden-now Europe’s largest GPU cluster, later acquired by Northern Data AG. His career includes leading major infrastructure transitions, such as Easynet’s £211M acquisition by Sky, and managing a global data center consolidation across 18 News Corp entities.

Luke Good is a digital infrastructure professional and technical advisor at Evermore, where he supports the evaluation, development, and optimization of digital infrastructure investments.
With experience spanning data center operations, design, and customer-focused solution delivery, Luke specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and capital deployment. He provides insight into data center design, operational performance, and alignment with customer-specific requirements, ensuring solutions are both technically robust and commercially viable.

In his role at Desert Dragon, Luke contributes to technical due diligence and investment strategy, helping to assess opportunities and guide the delivery of scalable, high-performance infrastructure platforms. With a strong foundation in critical facilities and hands-on operational environments, he brings a practical and informed perspective to strategic decision-making.

As Evermere’s Middle East Principal in the Digital Infrastructure Division, and with over 30 years of experience in the industry, Robert Karssiens is a digital infrastructure strategist and deal architect specialising in the development, delivery and monetisation of at scale data centre platforms. Working with his colleagues, Robert combines commercial execution, capital structuring, and technology positioning to deliver large-scale infrastructure outcomes across the Middle East.

Dr. Kholood AlNutaifi is a prominent Saudi regulatory and government affairs leader whose career spans more than two decades across national institutions, oversight, and public‑sector modernization. Her work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) included advising on strategic programs, crisis‑response operations during COVID-19 at the national level decision‑making frameworks, and inter‑agency coordination mechanisms—capabilities essential for guiding the deployment of emerging technologies within high‑governance environments.

As a highly respected Saudi woman leader, Dr. Kholood strengthens Desert Dragon’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 priorities. Her growing specialization in advanced digital systems and AI, combined with her extensive policy and regulatory experience, enables her to bridge the intersection of technology, governance, and national security considerations. Her presence institutionalizes credibility and supports the company’s mission to deploy advanced technologies responsibly, safely, and in full compliance with national development and regulatory expectations.

Sajid Khan manages the global supply chain and procurement strategy for Desert Dragon’s infrastructure programs. His leadership ensures access to world-class equipment vendors, reliable supply networks, and efficient procurement practices for mission-critical infrastructure.

Farah Zeid leads Desert Dragon’s administration, focusing on workforce development, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Her mission is to build a high-performance team capable of supporting the Kingdom’s growing technology sector.

Martin Portocarrero oversees financial strategy, capital planning, and investment management for Desert Dragon Data Centers. His role ensures financial discipline across infrastructure development while supporting long-term sustainable growth.

Ahmad leads the design and delivery of hyperscale infrastructure supporting 187 MW of AI-ready data center capacity at Desert Dragon Data Centers. He specializes in mission-critical power systems, advanced cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling, and engineering strategies aligned with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, and ASHRAE standards.

Muzammil Ahmed leads enterprise technology integration across Desert Dragon’s operational ecosystem. His responsibilities include network infrastructure, digital operations platforms, cybersecurity architecture, and integration of advanced monitoring systems that enable intelligent data center operations.

Abdullah Almazny oversees regional operations, regulatory coordination, and organizational execution within the Kingdom. His leadership ensures that Desert Dragon maintains strong alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks while delivering efficient operational management across all facilities and projects.

Khanh Ho Si directs the technology architecture and infrastructure engineering for Desert Dragon Data Centers. With deep expertise in hyperscale infrastructure design, cloud architecture, and advanced data center technologies, he leads the development of systems that support high-density AI compute environments and next-generation cooling technologies. He ensures that Desert Dragon’s facilities remain at the forefront of AI infrastructure innovation.

Khurram Shah leads the operational and strategic development of Desert Dragon’s hyperscale data center platform. With extensive experience in global technology infrastructure, digital transformation, and mission-critical operations, he oversees the planning, construction, and operational execution of the company’s AI-ready data center campuses. His leadership focuses on delivering resilient infrastructure platforms that support next-generation AI workloads and sovereign digital ecosystems.

Mohammed AlDhabaan provides strategic leadership and long-term vision for Desert Dragon Data Centers. With extensive experience across government collaboration, infrastructure development, and strategic investment initiatives in the Kingdom, he guides the organization’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. His leadership ensures that Desert Dragon’s growth aligns with national priorities under Vision 2030 while fostering partnerships that accelerate technological innovation across the Kingdom.