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KKR appoints Kasper Rørsted as Senior Advisor

KKR, a global investment firm, has appointed Kasper Rørsted as Senior Advisor to KKR’s Private Equity team. In his role, Kasper will leverage his extensive industry expertise and international network to advise KKR on investment opportunities, while also supporting portfolio companies on adapting to the digital transformation and in capturing global business trends, a statement…

KKR invests in strategic advisory and communications firm FGS Global

Global investment firm KKR announced an agreement to make a growth investment in leading strategic advisory and communications firm, FGS Global. Under the terms of the agreement, WPP plc (“WPP”) will remain the Company’s majority owner and FGS employees will remain substantial shareholders. FGS also plans to expand its employee ownership to include nearly half…

KKR appoints Lea-Sophie Cramer as an Industry Advisor

KKR, a global investment firm, has appointed Lea-Sophie Cramer as an Industry Advisor to KKR’s Private Equity team, further strengthening KKR’s expertise in the European e-commerce and broader technology sector. In her role, Lea will leverage her extensive expertise as an entrepreneur to advise KKR on investment opportunities and further support selected portfolio companies with international…

Global investment firm KKR appoints Michaela Wood as Director

KKR announced the appointment of Michaela Wood as a Director, effective from August 03, 2021. Based in London, Michaela will join the EMEA private equity team to work on UK coverage as well as supporting investments in the Business Services sector across Europe. She will report to Tim Franks, Partner and Head of the UK. Michaela joins KKR after six years at CVC Capital…