KKR Capstone hires Claus Benkert to lead European operations
January 31 2017 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
Former Leading McKinsey Executive will play key
role in supporting KKR investments across Europe
KKR Capstone today announced the appointment of Claus Benkert as
the Head of KKR Capstone Europe, effective from 1st March. Claus
will also be a member of the KKR European Portfolio Management
Committee, which oversees value creation across KKR’s European
investments in private equity, infrastructure and credit.
Claus joins KKR Capstone following a long and illustrious career
at McKinsey. Over the course of more than 24 years, Claus built a
reputation for driving operational transformation and financial
impact for his clients which have spanned the technology,
telecommunications and IT services industries. Claus led McKinsey’s
Munich office, one of its largest offices globally, for seven
years, was a member of McKinsey’s German operating committee for
the last decade, and has worked extensively throughout Europe, Asia
and the Middle East. He has also provided thought leadership as the
developer and leader of McKinsey’s Centre for Client Capability,
which trains clients, as well as McKinsey’s Academy Kitzbühel,
which trains employees. Claus has a Masters of Philosophy in
Physics from Cambridge and a PhD in Physics from the
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in München, Germany
Johannes Huth, Member and Head of KKR Europe, Africa and the
Middle East, said: “As KKR continues to grow its presence in Europe
across private equity, infrastructure and credit, the support of
KKR Capstone plays an important role in creating value for our
investors. The addition of Claus to the European team is indicative
of our commitment to finding the best resources to support our
business. Claus is joining a team that has a long track record in
Europe, working side by side with KKR’s investment teams to create
value for our investors.”
William Cornog, Member and Head of KKR Capstone, said: “We are
delighted to have Claus join and lead our team in Europe. KKR
Capstone’s role is to help KKR create value across its portfolio.
Claus has a demonstrated track record of driving operational
transformation and financial impact for his clients and is a great
fit for our team. Today, Capstone Europe consists of 13
professionals who bring broad experience and deep expertise across
a variety of sectors and countries in Europe. KKR’s European and
Global teams will benefit significantly from Claus’
leadership.”
Claus Benkert said: “I am truly excited to join and lead KKR
Capstone’s European team and look forward to collaborating closely
with the investment teams and the companies across KKR’s European
portfolio.”
KKR Capstone is an integral part of KKR’s approach to value
creation. KKR Capstone’s core mission is to create value by
identifying and delivering sustainable operational performance
within KKR portfolio companies. KKR Capstone employs over 60
full-time operating professionals dedicated to supporting KKR
investment teams and portfolio companies.
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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 and on
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