Jeffrey Ferry
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Driven, decisive professional with extensive investing experience in TMT sector and data center industry. Adept at originating, underwriting, structuring and closing complicated debt/equity investments. Effective communicator, working with management, investors and other stakeholders to maximize company value.
Board Positions:
Elea Digital Data Centers - platform of 7 DCs in 5 markets in Brazil. Active with management in operations, sales, capex and M&A.
Studio Movie Grill - Dine in movie theatre company in US. Active with management in site selection, capex and M&A decisions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Vertical Leader
Goldman Sachs & Co
03.2004 - 03.2023
- In 2004, co-founded middle market lending/investing platform within Special Situations Group and recruited/developed team. Helped establish go to market strategy and culture of organization.
- Helped develop strategic initiatives and long term goals for group.
- Established strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Led digital infrastructure investing practice and represented GS at industry conferences and events as speaker/moderator in data center industry.
Vice President
GE Capital
06.1999 - 03.2004
Originate, underwrite and close debt transactions in TMT sector.
Vice President
SunTrust Banks, Inc. NYSE: STI
01.1989 - 05.1999
Education
MBA -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.1994
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.1988
Skills
- Originating, structuring and closing portfolio investments
- Deal team leader, focused on diligent underwriting, documentation and closing transactions
- Developed industry expertise/reputation and built platform within GS as "go to" provider of capital in data center industry, domestically and internationally
Timeline
Data Center Vertical Leader
Goldman Sachs & Co
03.2004 - 03.2023
Vice President
GE Capital
06.1999 - 03.2004
Vice President
SunTrust Banks, Inc. NYSE: STI
01.1989 - 05.1999
MBA -
University of South Florida
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Florida