About Us

As Chief Executive Officer, Simon Ahdoot is at the forefront of Hypertec’s strategic vision, driving innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth across the organization. Simon brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across the company’s diverse business units and corporate functions.  

Throughout his career at Hypertec, Simon has held key executive roles, including Vice President of MIS, Executive Vice President of Finance and IS/IT, Chief Information Officer (CIO), President of Medioh, and President of Hypertec’s Hardware Technology Solutions (HTS) division. 

Simon has been a driving force behind Hypertec’s growth and transformation. He has spearheaded major initiatives such as implementing enterprise systems, expanding digital health and hardware manufacturing capabilities, and enhancing financial and operational strategies. His efforts have strengthened Hypertec’s ability to innovate, adapt, and seize new opportunities. 

Today, Simon is leading Hypertec’s efforts to position itself at the forefront of AI in Canada, leveraging sustainable, sovereign infrastructure to accelerate research and deliver exceptional value to clients, partners, and employees, while reinforcing Hypertec as a trusted leader in technology solutions.

As President of Hypertec HPC & AI and HCM divisions, Don Schlidt spearheads the delivery of advanced computing solutions designed for the performance, scale, and efficiency demands of next-generation workloads. He also leads the Health & Custom Manufacturing division’s operations and strategy, uniting logistics expertise and custom manufacturing to accelerate the deployment of innovative digital health solutions and custom manufacturing services across North America.  

With more than 30 years of leadership across technology and supply chain sectors, Don has grown and transformed organizations across computing system design and manufacturing, electronics logistics, e-commerce, and consulting. During his tenure as CEO of a leading U.S. computing solutions provider, he guided the company in becoming market leaders while overseeing the deployment of award-winning systems across healthcare, life sciences, military, and other industries.

Today, Don leverages his deep expertise in strategic planning, sales and marketing, and building high-performing teams to drive innovation and growth at Hypertec, shaping the future of HPC & AI and HCM.

As President of Hypertec Solutions Partner, Mike Marracino leads the division’s strategy and growth, with a strong focus on operational excellence, customer value, and long-term sustainability.  

With 20 years of leadership at Hypertec, he has been instrumental in the division’s evolution, bringing extensive expertise in operations, supply chain management, and business development. Mike excels at streamlining workflows, strengthening vendor partnerships, and developing sales strategies, while cultivating high-performing teams and a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. He spearheaded the launch and expansion of Hypertec’s Phoenix facility, establishing the company’s U.S. operations and significantly broadening its North American presence.

Before joining Hypertec, Mike led business development, sales, and operations across global retail and technology organizations. He brings expertise in strategic partnerships, supply –chain and go-to-market strategy.

Today, Mike leads the development of operational infrastructure, drives cross-functional initiatives, and enhances the customer experience, while spearheading the division’s first corporate social responsibility program to ensure sustainable growth and lasting organizational impact.

As President of Hypertec Construction, Eliot Ahdoot leads the design and delivery of advanced data center infrastructure engineered for the scale, power, and cooling requirements of AI and high-performance computing (HPC).  

With more than 20 years at Hypertec, he has been central to shaping the company’s innovation, sustainability, and technology strategies. As Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer, he led initiatives in sustainable product development, energy-efficient infrastructure, and next-generation immersion-cooled and high-performance computing solutions. Previously, as Chief Commercial and Innovation Officer, he guided Hypertec’s commercial strategy, product innovation pipeline, and M&A activities, helping expand the company’s global market presence. His earlier roles in operations strengthened Hypertec’s engineering capabilities in data center design, prefabrication, and energy-efficient systems.

Today, he leads the development and delivery of data centers purpose-built for AI, aligning infrastructure with the performance demands of next-generation computing.

As Chief People & Brand Officer, Mira Mikhail leads human resources, corporate communications, and marketing.  She is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies that enhance employee experience while also solidifying Hypertec’s position as a leader in the industry.

Since joining Hypertec in 2019, Mira has reshaped HR into a strategic business partner, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives.  She played a key role in bringing stakeholders together around a cohesive branding strategy, helping unify Hypertec’s identity and ensuring a more consistent and coherent brand presence across the organization.

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Mira is recognized for cultivating inclusive, high-performance cultures and building teams that thrive. Her collaborative and results-driven leadership style fosters trust and strong partnerships across the organization.

Today, as a trusted advisor to the executive team, she empowers HR, communications, and marketing functions to act as strategic enablers of Hypertec’s growth and long-term success.

As Chief Financial Officer at Hypertec Group, Greg Francis oversees financial strategy, planning, and risk management to drive sustainable growth and operational performance.  

With more than 30 years of international experience across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, he brings an SME-focused perspective shaped by extensive work in finance, strategy, and operations. Greg began his career as a chartered accountant and went on to partner with executive teams in public, private equity, venture-backed, and privately held companies to develop and execute business strategy. He has guided organizations through rapid growth and transformation, including start-ups, IPO readiness, acquisitions, and exits across sectors such as clean-tech, SaaS, retail, media, and industrial equipment.  

Today, Greg delivers fast, effective solutions through a finance-as-a-service framework that sharpens decision-making and accelerates performance across critical business drivers and KPIs.

As Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Hypertec, Mark Girgis oversees the company’s legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance functions.

With more than twenty-five years of international legal experience, he has guided organizations through periods of significant growth, transformation, and operational complexity across multiple industries and regions.

Mark partners closely with the executive leadership team, delivering practical, business-oriented counsel across a broad range of areas, including commercial transactions, corporate law, litigation management, employment matters, and regulatory and governance issues.

Today, Mark draws on this extensive experience to proactively manage legal and enterprise-wide risk, strengthen corporate governance, and advance compliance practices in alignment with Hypertec’s values and long-term strategic objectives.

As Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Government Relations, André drives Hypertec’s strategic engagement with governments, industry partners, and global institutions. He plays a key role in advancing the company’s major initiatives across AI infrastructure, sustainable data center development, advanced manufacturing, and international market expansion.  His work supports Hypertec’s vision of building sovereign, scalable, and environmentally responsible technology ecosystems.

André also leads media relations and global strategic communications. In parallel, he supports business development efforts by forging partnerships with research institutions, technology leaders, economic agencies, and multinational organizations, creating pathways for new markets and large-scale deployments.

André previously held senior roles within the federal government, advising ministers and prime ministers on many files including innovation, science and technology. His earlier career in journalism and communications strengthens his ability to translate complex issues into compelling messaging.

Today, André helps position Hypertec as a trusted global partner in the development of next-generation AI and data center infrastructure.

As Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy, Marc Healy spearheads the company’s strategic planning for unified growth across the business units by identifying new opportunities, advancing the company’s value and offerings, and driving successful execution across the enterprise.  

Marc brings more than 15 years of strategic leadership across operations, finance, corporate development, and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (Canada), where he supported strategic governance, led business expansion initiatives, and oversaw multiple corporate functions. Previously, he played a key role in the international expansion of the Milos Restaurant Group as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing finance, operations, and business development.  

Today, Marc partners with leaders across the business units to drive corporate-wide strategy and planning, aligning teams around a shared vision while positioning the company for sustained, long-term growth.