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George R. Roberts

Who

George R. Roberts · Economics & Business

What

Co-founder and co-chairman of KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts); leveraged-buyout pioneer and first cousin of Henry Kravis.

When

1943, Houston, Texas, USA

Where

Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

George R. Roberts is recognized among Jewish contributors to Economics & Business — Co-founder and co-chairman of KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts); leveraged-buyout pioneer and first cousin of Henry Kravis.

How & why

George R. Roberts is an American financier from a Jewish family and a co-founder and co-executive chairman of KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts). With his first cousin Henry Kravis, he pioneered the modern leveraged buyout and helped build KKR into one of the world's largest private-equity firms. He is also active in philanthropy focused on employment for the disadvantaged.

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Contributions & Sources

Co-founder and co-chairman of KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts); leveraged-buyout pioneer and first cousin of Henry Kravis.

1943

Source: Wikipedia (George R. Roberts)