Simon E. Brown
Member
New York
Simon E. Brown joined KKR in 2003. Since then, he has been directly involved with the investments in Avago Technologies, The Boyds Collection, The Nielsen Company (formerly VNU Group), Sealy Corporation, SunGard Data Systems, and Walter Industries. He heads the Consumer Products and Services team in North America, and is currently a Member of the board of directors for The Nielsen Company. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Brown was with Madison Dearborn Partners for four years, focusing on leveraged investments in industrial companies. Prior to completing his M.B.A., he was with Thomas H. Lee Company and Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, where he was involved in a broad range of private equity transactions. He holds a B.Com, first class honours, from Queen's University and an M.B.A. with high distinction, Baker Scholar, John L. Loeb Fellow, from Harvard Business School.
TopMichael M. Calbert
Member
Menlo Park
Michael M. Calbert joined KKR in 2000 and during that time has participated in the Shoppers Drug Mart, Toys 'R' Us, Dollar General, and U.S. Foodservice investments. He heads the Retail industry team and is currently on the board of directors of Dollar General, Toys 'R' Us, and U.S. Foodservice. Mr. Calbert served as Chief Financial Officer of Randall's Food Markets, ultimately taking the company through a transaction with KKR in June 1997. He left Randall's Food Markets after the company was sold in September 1999 and joined KKR. Mr. Calbert started his professional career as a consultant with Arthur Andersen Worldwide, where his primary focus was on the retail/consumer industry. He holds a B.A. from Stephen F. Austin University and an M.B.A. from the University of Houston.
Adam H. Clammer
Member
Menlo Park
Adam H. Clammer joined KKR in 1995 and currently heads the Technology Group. He has been actively involved with several companies, including Aricent (fka Flextronics Software), Avago Technologies (fka Agilent Semiconductor), Borden, Intermedia Communications, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, MedCath, NuVox, NXP (fka Philips Semiconductor), RELTEC, SunGard Data Systems and Zhone Technologies. He is on the board of directors of Aricent, Avago, and NXP and is a member of the Operating Committee of SunGard. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Clammer was with Morgan Stanley & Co. in Hong Kong and New York in the Mergers and Acquisitions department. He received a B.S. from the University of California and an M.B.A., with High Distinction, Baker Scholar, from Harvard Business School.
Craig J. Farr
Member
New York
Craig J. Farr joined KKR in 2006 and is head of KKR's Capital Markets team. Mr. Farr is a Member of the firm and is driving the buildout of the structuring and distribution resources in KKR's global capital markets business. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Farr spent 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. where he was promoted to Managing Director in 2001. Prior to joining KKR, he served as Co-Head of North American Equity Capital Markets. Mr. Farr's previous responsibilities included Head of U.S. Convertible and Corporate Equity Derivative Origination. Mr. Farr began his career at Salomon Brothers in the investment banking division. Mr. Farr graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada.
Kenneth W. Freeman
Member
New York
Kenneth W. Freeman joined KKR in 2005. He has taken an active role managing investments in Accellent Inc., as Executive Chairman, and Masonite, initially as Chairman and CEO and currently as Chairman. He is a member of the Portfolio Management Committee and serves on the board of HCA. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Freeman was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the leading provider of diagnostic testing information and services, for nine years. Mr. Freeman began his career at Corning Incorporated in 1972, progressing through the financial function before leading several business turnarounds. He is chairman of the board of trustees of Bucknell University, and is past chairman of the American Clinical Laboratory Association. He served as lead director of TRW until it merged with Northrop Grumman Corp. in December 2002. Mr. Freeman served on the 2004 National Association of Corporate Directors Blue Ribbon Commission on Board Leadership. He holds a B.S. from Bucknell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Perry Golkin
Member
New York
Perry Golkin joined KKR in 1986. Since then, he has been directly involved with numerous portfolio companies. He played a significant role in the development of Alea Group Holdings, American Re-Insurance, Bristol West Holdings, Canadian General, First Interstate, Fleet/Bank of New England, PRIMEDIA, Rockwood/Dynamit Nobel, Walter Industries and Willis Group. Currently, he is on the board of directors of PRIMEDIA. He is a member of the Financial Services industry team. He also plays a key role in managing KKR's investor relationships, as well as in raising new funds for the Firm. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Golkin started his professional career with Price Waterhouse & Co., became a certified public accountant and taught accounting at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. Later, he was with the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, where he was involved in a broad range of corporate financings, mergers, acquisitions and management buyouts. He has a B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. from The Wharton School and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Frederick M. Goltz
Member
San Francisco
Frederick M. Goltz joined KKR in 1995. He is a Member of the general partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and heads KKR Asset Management's mezzanine business. He is a member of the KKR Asset Management Investment Committee and Portfolio Management Committee. He was previously co-head of the Energy and Natural Resources industry team and played a significant role in the development of many of the themes pursued by KKR in the energy space, including those related to integrated utilities, merchant generation, and oil and gas exploration and production. He was involved in KKR's investment in Texas Genco as well as Energy Future Holdings. Prior to KKR, Mr. Goltz was with Furman Selz Incorporated in its Corporate Finance Department sector. He has a B.A., B.S., magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France.
James H. Greene Jr.
Member
Menlo Park
James H. Greene, Jr. joined KKR in 1986. Since then, he has been involved with numerous portfolio companies. He played a significant role in the development of Accuride, Aricent, Avago Technologies, Intermedia Communications, NuVox (NewSouth Communications), Owens-Illinois, Randall's Food Markets, RELTEC, RJR Nabisco, Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, Stop & Shop Companies, Sun Microsystems, SunGard Data Systems, Tenovis and Zhone Technologies. Currently, he is on the board of directors of Aricent, Avago Technologies, NuVox, SunGard Data Systems and Zhone Technologies. He is head of the Industrials industry team and co-head of the Technology industry team. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Greene had 14 years of banking experience as a Vice President of Bankers Trust Company in Los Angeles where he was involved in large corporate lending, management buyout financings and other merger and acquisition transactions, including KKR transactions. He has a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania.
William J. Janetschek
Member
New York
William J. Janetschek joined KKR in 1997. He currently serves as the Firm's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining KKR, he was a Tax Partner with the New York office of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Janetschek was with Deloitte & Touche for 13 years. He holds a B.S. from St. John's University, an M.S., Taxation, from Pace University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Marc S. Lipschultz
Member
New York
Marc S. Lipschultz joined KKR in 1995 and is the global head of KKR's Energy and Infrastructure business. Marc has played a leading role in many investments including DPL, International Transmission Company, Texas Genco, Energy Future Holdings (formerly TXU Corp.) and East Resources. Currently, he is on the board of directors of Energy Future Holdings and Oncor Electric Delivery. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Lipschultz was with Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he was involved in a broad array of mergers and acquisitions as well as the firm's principal investment activities. He received an A.B., Honors and Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from Stanford University and an M.B.A. with High Distinction, Baker Scholar, from Harvard Business School.
Sir Deryck Maughan
Member
New York
Sir Deryck Maughan joined KKR in 2005. He leads the Financial Services industry team and is Chairman of KKR Japan. He serves on the board of directors of BlackRock, GlaxoSmithKline and Thomson Reuters. Sir Deryck was Vice Chairman of Citigroup from 1998 to 2004, Chairman and CEO of Salomon Brothers from 1992 to 1997, and Chairman of Salomon Brothers Asia from 1986 to 1991. He was a member of H. M. Treasury from 1969 to 1979. He is a former Vice Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange and Chairman of the U.S.-Japan Business Council. Sir Deryck is a Harkness Fellow and a graduate of King's College, University of London and Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Michael W. Michelson
Member
Menlo Park
Michael W. Michelson joined KKR in 1981. Since then, has been directly involved with numerous portfolio companies. He played a significant role in the development of Accellent, Alliance Imaging, Amphenol, AutoZone, Beatrice Companies, Biomet, Dillingham, Golden West, HCA, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, KinderCare Learning Centers, Lily Tulip, M & T, Malone & Hyde, Fred Meyer, Owens-Illinois and Union Texas Petroleum. He currently serves on the board of directors of Biomet, HCA, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. He co-heads KKR's North American Private Equity business and heads the Health Care industry team. Mr. Michelson is also a member of KKR's Investment Committee and Management Committee. Mr. Michelson began his professional career with the law firm of Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles, where he was involved in a broad corporate practice while specializing in management buyouts. He has an A.B., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Harvard College and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.
James C. Momtazee
Member
Menlo Park
James C. Momtazee joined KKR in 1996 and has been directly involved with, and is on the board of directors of, Accellent, HCA, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. He previously played a role in the Alliance Imaging and Owens-Illinois investments. He is a member of the Health Care industry team. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Momtazee was with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where he worked on a broad range of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and merchant banking transactions. He holds an A.B. with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from Stanford University and an M.B.A., Arjay Miller Scholar, from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Alexander Navab
Member
New York
Alexander Navab joined KKR in 1993. He co-heads KKR's North American Private Equity business and heads the Media/Communications industry team in the U.S. Mr. Navab played a significant role in the development of Borden, Intermedia Communications, KSL Recreation, Neway Anchorlok, Newsquest Media, The Nielsen Company (formerly VNU Group) NuVox (NewSouth Communications), PanAmSat, RELTEC, Tenovis, Visant, Yellow Pages Group, World Color Press and Zhone Technologies. He is currently on the board of directors of The Nielsen Company and Visant. Mr. Navab also serves on KKR's Investment Committee and Management Committee. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Navab was with James D. Wolfensohn Incorporated where he was involved in mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate finance advisory work. From 1987 to 1989, he was with Goldman, Sachs & Co. where he worked in the Investment Banking Department. He received a B.A. with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, from Columbia College, and an M.B.A. with high distinction, Baker Scholar, Wolfe Award, from the Harvard Business School.
Dean B. Nelson
CEO of KKR Capstone
New York
Dean B. Nelson founded KKR Capstone in 2000. He was formerly a senior partner with The Boston Consulting Group, ran the firm's Chicago office and was on the management committee. At The Boston Consulting Group, he focused primarily on the consumer goods and retail, industrial goods and the high technology industries. Mr. Nelson previously worked at Shell Oil Company. At KKR Capstone, he has worked with Alliance Imaging, Dollar General, Energy Future Holdings (formerly TXU Corp.). Owens-Illinois, PRIMEDIA, Rockwood/Dynamit Nobel, Sealy, Toys 'R' Us, The Nielsen Company (formerly VNU Group) and Yellow Pages Group. Mr. Nelson is Chairman of PRIMEDIA and is a Sealy and Dollar General board member. He holds a B.S., Summa Cum Laude, from Purdue University; and an M.B.A., with High Honors, from The University of Chicago.
Scott C. Nuttall
Member
New York
Scott C. Nuttall joined KKR in 1996, is a Member of KKR, and heads KKR's Global Capital and Asset Management Group which includes the Client and Partner Group, KKR Capital Markets and KKR Asset Management. He has played a significant role in KKR's private equity investments in Alea Group Holdings, Amphenol, Bristol West Holdings, Capmark Financial, First Data Corporation, KinderCare Learning Centers, Legg Mason, Masonite International, Walter Industries and Willis Group. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Capmark Financial, First Data Corporation, KKR Financial Holdings and Legg Mason. He is also actively involved in funds affiliated with the Firm, including KKR Private Equity Investors and KKR Financial Holdings, and is a member of the Firm's Management Committee. Prior to joining KKR, he was with the Blackstone Group where he was involved in numerous merchant banking and merger and acquisition transactions. He received a B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.
Paul E. Raether
Member
New York
Paul E. Raether joined KKR in 1980. Since then, he has been actively involved with numerous portfolio companies. He played a significant role in the development of Beatrice Companies, Cole National Corporation, Duracell, Fleet/Bank of New England, IDEX Corporation, KSL Recreation, Masonite International, PT Components, Randall's Food Markets, RJR Nabisco, Seaman Furniture, Shoppers Drug Mart, Stop & Shop Companies, Storer Communications, Inc., Walter Industries and Wometco Enterprises. Currently, he is on the Board of KSL Holdings. He is a member of the Investment, Portfolio Management and Management Committees. He started his professional career in the Corporate Finance Department of Reynolds Securities. Prior to joining KKR, he was a Vice President in the Corporate Finance Department of Blyth Eastman Dillon & Company. He obtained a B.A. from Trinity College and an M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.
William C. Sonneborn
Member
San Francisco
William C. Sonneborn joined KKR in 2008 and is a Member of KKR. He heads KKR Asset Management which includes KKR Financial Holdings LLC, of which he is the CEO. He is a member of the KKR Asset Management Investment Committee and Portfolio Management Committee. Prior to joining KKR, he spent over 10 years at The TCW Group, Inc. most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer and CEO of The TCW Funds, Inc. and a member of the executive committee of Societe Generale Asset Management, S.A. His responsibilities at TCW included overseeing and developing portfolio management, operations, and sales and marketing in both traditional and alternative investments. He has also served as member of the board of directors of The TCW Group, Inc. and Sompo Japan Asset Management in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to TCW, he spent 6 years in investment banking at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in both New York and Hong Kong predominantly focused on executing mergers & acquisitions for financial institutions. Bill graduated with honors from Georgetown University.
David J. Sorkin
Member
New York
David J. Sorkin joined KKR as General Counsel in 2007. In addition, he is also a member of the Management Committee. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Sorkin was a partner in the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP for 14 years, where he served on the Executive Committee and as one of KKR's principal outside counsel. He received a B.A., summa cum laude, from Williams College and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.
