As President and CEO of Markley Group, Jeffrey D. Markley is one of the preminant pioneers in the data center industry. Since founding the business in 1992, Mr. Markley has overseen the purchase, development, and operation of data centers and telecommunications buildings across North America and Europe as well as led the expansion into cutting-edge AI facilities and technologies. His guiding principles of attention to details and absolute customer satisfaction have allowed Markley Group to become a valued partners with the finest enterprise companies in every industry. Under Mr. Markley’s leadership, the Markley Group has been recognized for operating the overall best data centers in the world.
As an innovator and trendsetter, Mr. Markley is continuously working to upgrade and update every aspect of the customer experience and has long been a leader in the enterprise data center market serving the world’s most discerning customers. Foreseeing the ever changing currents of the data center industry, Markley Group quickly established itself as a world leader in AI and Cloud deployment ahead of market trends. This foresight has allowed the Markley Group ecosystem to evolved into an invaluable hub in the modern digital economy while maintaining a commitment to the environment and sustainability.
Throughout his career, Mr. Markley has completed more than 1,000 real estate transactions for major national and international mission‐critical clients, appeared in more than 50 major publications, and has been cited many times in the Wall Street Journal as a leading developer in the telecommunications and data center industries. He is also an avid collector of modern and fine art. His collection is displayed not only in private residences, but also in the Markley data centers in Boston and Lowell. Mr. Markley is particularly proud of his philanthropic efforts, serving as a board member and top donor for the UKRO foundation as well as more than 50 other charitable organizations.