Sam Wicks

Head of Design and Product Development

Verne

Biography

With 15 years’ experience in data centre engineering and technical infrastructure, Sam brings invaluable expertise to Verne. Most recently, he served as a global infrastructure Technical Lead at Google, where he oversaw the creation, design and execution of strategic programmes to significantly expand Google’s global capacity for cloud services. Sam will lead the design for Verne’s expanding portfolio of AI-ready data centres throughout the Nordic region. His approach will focus on pioneering design approaches, cost-effective construction techniques, and adaptability to meet evolving customer requirements.

Speaking at..

Event Name: Data Centre Expo

Presentation Title: Panel Discussion: Hyperscale Horizons - Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Massive Growth

Date of Presentation: 25/09/2025

Time of Presentation: 9:45 am

Presentation Stage Name: Hyperscale, Edge & Infrastructure Resilience