SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
KKR today announced the appointment of David Lang as a Member in the
Sydney office, effective early 2018.
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Mr. Lang joins KKR from Pamplona Capital Management, a US$10 billion
global private equity fund where Mr. Lang was a partner and founding
member. With 20 years of industry experience, he has successfully
invested across a diverse range of sectors – from consumer staples and
retail, to industrials and infrastructure.
“We are thrilled to have an Australian of David’s impressive calibre and
experience join our team in Sydney,” Scott Bookmyer, Member & Head of
KKR Australia, said. “After spending the past 15 years in Europe and the
United States, he brings back a wealth of relationships and best
practices to his home market. David personifies the global & local
nature of KKR’s strengths and enables us to offer an even greater array
of flexible capital solutions to local institutions and entrepreneurs.
David’s arrival, and appointment as a fellow Member to help me lead the
team, reinforces KKR’s long-term commitment to the vibrant Australian
market.”
Mr. Lang said, “I am excited to return home after 15 years and join an
investment firm with such an outstanding reputation and established
presence in the region. Australia is a dynamic market and I am convinced
there is growing demand for entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and
corporate CEOs to find like-minded partners to help them expand
domestically and abroad. With KKR’s experienced team and vast global
network, we will continue to forge such partnerships and I will be
focused on continuing to build on the firm’s success in Australia.”
KKR has been investing in Australia through its pan-regional private
equity funds since 2006 and opened its office in Sydney in 2007. As the
Australian economy offers opportunities to invest in high-quality
companies poised for expansion domestically and overseas, the country
plays an important role in KKR’s Asia Pacific strategy. To date, KKR has
deployed more than A$3 billion across its Private Equity, Credit, Energy
& Resources and Real Estate businesses. KKR’s existing private equity
investments include Dixon Hospitality, Latitude Financial Services,
Laser Clinics Australia, Santanol and Sundrop Farms.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that
manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity,
energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit and, through its strategic
partners, hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment
returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach,
employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with
KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside its
partners’ capital and provides financing solutions and investment
opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR’s
investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For
additional information about KKR & Co. L.P.(NYSE: KKR), please visit
KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and
on Twitter @KKR_Co.
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Ian Smith, +61 8 8419 2888
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Source: KKR