Jeffrey A. Murray is an IBM Client Executive focused on Retail strategy and Omni-channel technology across the globe. A recognized Subject Matter Expert in Order Management for the Retail industry, Jeff focuses on Technology and Innovation for his clients as they balance traditional brick and mortar and the growth of ecommerce. He has continuously been a strong business partner in leading transformational projects across multiple functions and geographic areas. Jeff is also a consulting advisor on Retail Real Estate “placemaking” initiatives which is an effort to draw people to a place by creating compelling reasons for them to visit. As the Atlanta region and its retail corridors evolve from Grayfield areas to Boulevards, he is actively involved in conversations on how Retail placemaking can deliver “experiences” along with functionality as Managing Director of Pantheon Capital which focuses on CRE Development in the SouthEast Region.
Before joining IBM, Jeff held executive program management positions with multinational companies Accenture, The Home Depot and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. While at Accenture, he led several business development initiatives around practice area strategy which resulted in significant revenue and headcount growth from the project execution and M&A agreements.
Jeff has a passion for community service, civic engagement, and mentoring. He currently serves in multiple organizations in Atlanta and is a youth mentor for middle and high school students through 100 Black Men of North Metro.
Based on his father’s 22 year military career, Jeff is an “Army Brat” from continuous moves around the globe. Moving to Ft. McPherson and subsequently SouthWest Atlanta, Jeff has seen the growth and evolution of the Atlanta region firsthand and is passionate about having a voice and impact on its future development.
He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Email: jeffrey.murray@us.ibm.com