Early Life and Education
Kevin Marchetti was born on May 30, 1979. He graduated from Duke University in 2000 with a degree in Economics and a minor in History. During his time at Duke, Marchetti was the head manager for the Duke Men's basketball team under Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Rise to Success
Marchetti began his career in Morgan Stanley's investment banking group in San Francisco. Later, he worked with Ron Burkle and The Yucaipa Companies, where he invested the Yucaipa Funds. In 2008, Marchetti co-founded Bay Grove, a real estate private equity firm. He is also the Co-Executive Chairman of Lineage Logistics, the largest temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics REIT globally. Lineage Logistics has expanded to include over 475 warehouses across 18 countries.
Key Business Strategies
Marchetti's success is attributed to his strategic approach to acquisitions and partnerships. He focused on acquiring long-standing, local cold storage family businesses to build Lineage's extensive portfolio. Lineage Logistics employs over 25,000 people globally. The company's business model extends beyond real estate to offer logistics, transportation, food preparation, and information technology services.
Philanthropy
Information on Marchetti's specific philanthropic contributions is not readily available. However, his involvement as a Trustee for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art indicates a commitment to supporting the arts.
