Leading Voices in Real Estate Kevin Marchetti | Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Lineage Logistics, Co-Founder of Bay Grove
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Jun 17, 2024 Kevin Marchetti, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Lineage Logistics and Bay Grove, discusses his journey in building the world’s largest cold-storage portfolio. He reveals how acquiring family-owned warehouses has shaped their approach, blending logistics and real estate. Interestingly, he shares a compelling story about strawberries, highlighting their lifecycle from harvest to the consumer. Kevin also emphasizes Lineage's ambitious plans for carbon neutrality and renewable energy, making strides as a leading solar adopter. His insights on innovation and sustainability redefine the cold-chain industry.
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Industry Conferences As Deal Pipelines
- Industry conferences doubled as a target-rich M&A environment and mentor network for Bay Grove.
- Families who saw Bay Grove's commitment began calling them with deals and advisory roles.
Core Markets Drive Real Estate Value
- Location matters: owning assets in core industrial MSAs (SoCal, NY/NJ, Miami, Bay Area) differentiates value despite similar operating multiples.
- Kevin emphasizes balancing production regions like Iowa with dense consumption markets for network value.
Keeping Founders In The Fold
- Bay Grove created the Lineage brand to honor family-owned companies and keep founders involved as investors or advisors.
- About 90% of sellers rolled equity and many became formal investors or board advisors in Lineage.