New York | February 23, 2026
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today announced that Dereck Wischmeyer has joined the company as Senior Advisor within its global Digital Infrastructure Industry Practice.
In his new role, Mr. Wischmeyer will lead Marsh’s contract strategy across leases, customer agreements, vendor contracts, and partnerships, helping digital infrastructure clients navigate the complex and interconnected risks associated with asset lifecycles and reinvestment timing. His deep understanding of contractual risk management and extensive professional network will be instrumental in advancing Marsh’s position as a trusted advisor in the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure sector.
Mr. Wischmeyer brings to Marsh more than 12 years of specialized legal and commercial expertise in the digital infrastructure and data center ecosystem, having served most recently as General Counsel for Ark Data Centers. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Everstream Solutions, where he led risk management, acquisitions, integrations, and refinancing. He also held legal roles with Crown Castle and Lightower Networks.
Commenting on the appointment, Mike Mathews, Global Digital Infrastructure Practice Leader, said: "The digital infrastructure industry faces unique contractual complexities due to the differing lifecycles of assets, leases, and revenue agreements. Navigating these overlapping timelines requires specialized expertise to manage risk effectively and drive operational success. Dereck’s extensive legal background and hands-on experience in this ecosystem will be critical in helping our clients align contract strategies with these complexities, ultimately enhancing risk management and value creation across the industry."
Mr. Wischmeyer added: "Joining Marsh represents a tremendous opportunity to leverage my experience on the client side to help companies manage the intricate risks inherent in digital infrastructure. I look forward to collaborating with Marsh’s talented teams to deliver strategic value and support our clients’ long-term success in this transformative sector."
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