GI Partners: GI Partners' managing director, John Sheputis, announces resignation

GI Partners' managing director, John Sheputis, who has been with the company for over four years, has now announced his resignation. According to his LinkedIn profile, he left the MD role in November 2023, carrying on as a senior advisor until the end of the year before finally departing. He is now listed as a self-employed advisor.

"Despite market turbulence, Covid, and other challenges, we successfully completed the acquisition of 30 properties, accounting for more than 5.4 million square feet. During my tenure, the Tech + Science real estate team more than doubled AUM. It’s been a privilege and an honor to lead such a talented team. I learned a tremendous amount.

"I am proud and grateful to have contributed to the storied legacy of GI. I will greatly miss my colleagues and partners, but I am confident that the portfolio and the team are well positioned for future success."

GI Partners is a private equity firm with offices across the US and in London, UK. The firm counts among its portfolio companies DRFortress and LightEdge.  LightEdge was acquired by GI Partners in September 2021, purchased a Stream DC data center in Chaska, Minnesota, in January 2024, bringing its total data center portfolio to 12 facilities.