KKR Appoints Dominique Lafont as Senior Advisor
July 06 2015 - 3:01AM
Business Wire
Former President & CEO of Bolloré Africa Logistics to
Support KKR’s Growth and Business Development in Africa
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the
appointment of Dominique Lafont, former President and Chief
Executive Officer of Bolloré Africa Logistics, as a Senior Advisor
to the firm, effective immediately.
Commenting on the appointment, Johannes Huth, Head of KKR
Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Over the last few years, we
have been building our Africa team which is led by Kayode Akinola.
The appointment of Dominique Lafont as senior advisor to the firm
is a perfect addition as we look forward to making further
investments across the continent through our private equity,
infrastructure and energy investment platforms.”
Kayode Akinola, Director of KKR and head of KKR’s efforts in
Africa said: “Dominique Lafont has a first-class reputation and
network, as well as a wealth of operational experience across
Africa, especially in the infrastructure and logistics sector. We
are very pleased to have Dominique as a senior advisor to our firm
to help us grow the KKR franchise further in Africa.”
“KKR is known as a pioneering, innovative investment partner
with a strong track record. I am privileged to work with an iconic
firm that is demonstrating a long-term commitment to a region as
important as Africa,” Dominique Lafont said. “Over the last 15
years I have had the privilege of building a company with almost €3
billion in turnover and operations across Africa. This experience
has strengthened my firm belief in the significant and attractive
investment opportunities which the continent has to offer. I could
not have chosen a better investment firm than KKR with which to
pursue those opportunities.”
KKR's Senior Advisors are part of the firm's integrated model of
value creation. They include current and former senior executives
who bring unique leadership skills to complement the work of KKR
investment professionals. As a Senior Advisor, Mr. Dominique Lafont
will play an important role in KKR’s business development effort in
Africa.
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About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments
across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy,
infrastructure, real estate, credit and 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 at the asset level. KKR invests
its own capital alongside its partners' capital and brings
opportunities to others 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.
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