George Roberts
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.
George Roberts Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Partner
Academic History
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Juris Doctor (JD)
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Bachelor of Arts
- 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
- Member of the Private Equity Investment Committee of KKR
- Member of the Portfolio Management Committee of KKR
- Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of REDF
- Board of San Francisco Symphony
- Board of San Francisco Ballet
- Board of Fine Arts Museum
- Board of Trustees for Claremont McKenna