Thomas Gayner
Thomas “Tom” Gayner has served as chief executive officer of Markel Group since the start of 2023 and was co-CEO prior to that, since 2016. Markel Group is a holding company with operations in insurance, services and industrial operations. It is listed on the Fortune 500 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with more than 70 offices in 16 countries.
Tom joined Markel Group in 1990 and oversees all investing activities. He is also responsible for Markel Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary which acquires controlling interests in manufacturing, technology, and service companies.
Prior to joining Markel Group, Tom served as Vice President of Davenport & Company LLC of Virginia and as a certified public accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Tom serves as chairman of the board of the Davis Series Mutual Funds and on the boards of Graham Holdings, The Coca-Cola Company and Markel Group. He is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Virginia Retirement System.
Tom is a graduate of the University of Virginia and The Lawrenceville School.