People

George Roberts

George Roberts

Formal First Name
George
Dates
1944 - present
Location

George Roberts is the Co-Founder, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in New York City. He spent over 40 years of his career financing, analyzing, and investing in public and private companies. Before KKR, Roberts was part of the corporate finance department of Bear Stearns, where he became a partner at the young age of 29. He has also served as a director to several public and private corporations and cultural and educational institutions.

Professional Experience


Academic History

  • Roberts was born in Houston, Texas.
  • He received Culver Military Academy's "Man of the Year" Award in 1998.
  • His net worth as of April 2021 is $8.3 billion.

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS