Frankfurt, Germany – January 29, 2025 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Philip Oetker as a Senior Advisor. In this role, Mr. Oetker will support KKR’s European Private Equity team’s investment activities and related portfolio companies, leveraging his leadership experience and industry knowledge.

Philip Oetker is a non-executive director of the Oetker Group, as well as a non-executive director of AO Holding in Berlin. He previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Hamburg Süd A/S (a member of A.P. Moller – Maersk), one of the world’s leading container shipping companies, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s global commercial strategy. As a family entrepreneur Mr. Oetker also brings a unique perspective on family businesses, aligning with KKR’s partnership-driven approach.

“We are delighted to welcome Philip to KKR as a Senior Advisor,” said Christian Ollig, Partner and Head of the DACH region at KKR. “Philip’s strategic insight, entrepreneurial mindset, and deep understanding of family-owned businesses make him an invaluable advisor for our team. His proven track record in leadership and innovation will be instrumental as we continue to partner with companies across EMEA to help them achieve their full potential.”

Commenting on his appointment, Philip Oetker said: “KKR has a remarkable history of supporting businesses – including many family businesses – transformative growth, strengthening competitiveness and creating value with a long-term partnership mindset. I am delighted to collaborate with such a dynamic and forward-thinking team and look forward to contributing my experience to support the success of KKR and its portfolio companies.”

KKR’s success in Europe is rooted in a combination of local expertise and its global network of resources. With over 100 professionals across nine European offices spanning more than 15 nationalities, the firm provides deep local market knowledge and strategic insights to its portfolio companies. This is complemented by KKR’s global network, including the KKR Global Institute and its network of Senior Advisors, providing access to world-class expertise and resources.

With over 25 years of investment activity in the EMEA region, KKR today manages approximately $92 billion in assets in Europe across its various asset classes. In the DACH region alone, KKR has invested over €18 billion in more than 35 companies, with over 80% of these investments in partnership with founders, family-owned businesses, and corporates.

KKR closed its European Fund VI in April 2023, an $8 billion fund that invests in the growth of leading businesses by providing access to KKR’s extensive network and business-building resources.

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About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

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Singapore and Hong Kong, January 27, 2025– Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Brad McCarthy has joined as Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific, Carlyle Global Wealth.

In his role, Mr. McCarthy will be responsible for expanding Carlyle’s wealth platform across Asia Pacific with a focus on enhancing client offerings and broadening access for high net-worth investors to Carlyle’s global suite of private market products and solutions. Mr. McCarthy will also oversee the institutional wealth channel for Carlyle in Australia and New Zealand. He is based in Singapore.

Mr. McCarthy has over 25 years of wealth and asset management industry experience where he has led sales and client servicing teams, product launches and distribution strategies. He joins from Citi Private Bank and Global Wealth, where he was Managing Director and Asia Pacific Head of Alternative Investment Sales. 

Shane Clifford, Head of Global Wealth at Carlyle, said: “We are delighted to welcome Brad to Carlyle as we continue to expand our wealth platform and enhance access for investors across Asia Pacific, an important growth region for us. With his extensive experience in scaling wealth management platforms and deep understanding of the evolving private markets landscape, Brad will play a key leadership role for us, as we look to further accelerate growth in the region.”

Brad McCarthy, Head of Asia Pacific, Carlyle Global Wealth, commented: “I’m excited to join Carlyle’s fast-growing global wealth team in Asia Pacific, a region where the firm has a long-standing presence and strong brand recognition. I look forward to working with the team as we continue to focus on delivering global institutional-quality private markets investment solutions to wealth clients across the region.”

Prior to Citi, Mr. McCarthy was Head of Asia at Permal, where he was responsible for growing the firm’s regional business as an alternative investment provider. He has also held various investment and wealth management roles at ABN AMRO Asset Management and BT Financial Group.

Mr. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

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About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions. With $447 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2024, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

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A key factor in EQT’s success is our ability to attract and develop top talent. Our people define who we are, and their contributions to the firm’s culture, platform, and performance are essential to achieving our mission.

This year, EQT is happy to invite six colleagues who have demonstrated exceptional performance and are guardians of our values to the partnership:

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Christoph Broja, EQT Life Sciences, Munich, joined in 2022
Cillian King, EQT Life Sciences, Amsterdam, joined in 2021
Dayea Yeon, Private Capital Asia, Seoul, joined in 2010
Hemant Sharma, Private Capital Asia, Mumbai, joined in 2015
Vijai Raghavan, Private Capital Asia, Mumbai, joined in 2014

EQT Real Estate

Ali Houshmand, Austin, joined in 2022

Boca Raton, FL – Knowtion Health, one of the nation’s leading healthcare revenue cycle companies, has named Erica Tingley as its new CFO. Tingley holds more than a decade of executive leadership experience, with extensive expertise in finance, strategy, and business development across the healthcare, technology, and private equity sectors.

Tingley succeeds Clay Callicoat, and will report to Jayson Yardley, Knowtion Health’s Chief Executive Officer. As Knowtion Health’s CFO, Tingley will focus on strengthening the revenue cycle company’s financial strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving sustainable growth.

Over the past two decades, Tingley has held prominent leadership roles in some of the most dynamic companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as COO and CFO of Bluesight, where she played a pivotal role in driving significant revenue and profitability. Her accomplishments include overseeing a majority sale and acquisition.

Throughout her career, Tingley has demonstrated a deep commitment to operational excellence and strategic innovation. As managing director for Rock Creek Advisors, she provided consulting advice on strategy, finance, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for companies ranging from startups to publicly traded organizations. Earlier in her career, as director of investment banking for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, she led significant M&A transactions.

“Erica brings an extraordinary track record in financial leadership and a passion for driving organizational growth and excellence to Knowtion Health,” said Yardley. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to advance our mission and work to achieve our ambitious goals.”

Tingley is a distinguished graduate of Harvard University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and economics, and The Wharton School, where she received her MBA with honors in healthcare management.

About Knowtion Health:

Knowtion Health is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management services. The company leverages AI-driven technology and deep domain expertise to reduce denials and underpayments across all denial types, low balance accounts and complex claims, while enhancing patient experience and satisfaction. Recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, Knowtion Health is a multi-year recipient of the Black Book award, which honors top partners as ranked by healthcare providers. Knowtion Health is a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm specializing in building technology-rich, market-leading healthcare and industrial growth companies, and Sunstone Partners, a premier private equity firm focused on accelerating growth in technology-enabled services and software companies. For more information, visit KnowtionHealth.com

• • With a strong track record in leading professional services firms, Mr. Dávila will head the Business Services vertical at Miura.

• • The private equity firm raised over €800 million across three funds in 2024.

Miura Partners (Miura) strengthens its operational team with the appointment of Eduardo Dávila as new Operating Partner.

With over 20 years of executive experience in professional services, including his role as CEO of AON in EMEA and his current position as Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Co, Mr. Dávila joins Miura to lead the Business Services sector, overseeing both the existing portfolio companies and new investments in the sector.

Mr. Dávila will play a pivotal role in the firm’s buy-and-build strategy, contributing to market consolidation and value creation within this segment. He will take an active role on the boards of the portfolio companies.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in Miura’s growth trajectory, with a portfolio of 18 companies spanning three investment strategies and a strengthened investment capacity following the successful fundraising of over €800 million across three funds last year.

Juan Leach, Founding Partner at Miura Partners:

“We are thrilled to welcome Eduardo to our team. His addition strengthens our structure and brings a world-class professional who will directly oversee our market consolidation strategy in the Business Services niche. Eduardo’s expertise will enable us to address the growing challenges of portfolio companies, from building risk maps and mitigation plans to facilitating integration processes, talent acquisition, and retention.”

Eduardo Dávila, new Operating Partner at Miura Partners:

“I am grateful for the trust that Miura has placed in me. I am excited about this new role at a leading firm in Spain with a solid track record in creating business value. This is a natural progression in my career, and I am eager to contribute to this industry’s consolidation and value-creation journey. The hands-on, operational approach that Miura applies to portfolio management aligns closely with my vision and experience, where the human factor is critical to success.”

About Eduardo Dávila

Mr. Dávila brings over 20 years of experience driving change across diverse contexts and cultures. He is currently a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Co’s Global Insurance Practice. With deep expertise in the insurance sector, Mr. Dávila is recognized as a global leader who excels at mobilizing and fostering growth in both business and people. A firm believer in the importance of the human element, he places it at the forefront of his leadership philosophy.

In recent years, he has held the position of CEO of EMEA at AON, a role that included membership on the Global Executive Committee and co-chairing the Global Inclusion Leadership Council. As CEO of EMEA, Mr. Dávila managed a complex region of over 40 countries, 15,000 employees, and €3bn in business.

About Miura Partners

Miura Partners is a purpose-driven Private Equity firm. With offices in Barcelona and Madrid, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized family-owned and entrepreneurial companies. Miura provides attractive growth and innovation plans with a clear focus on sustainability and internationalization.

Since inception in 2008, Miura has raised five primary funds across its Buyout and Impact strategies, alongside two continuation vehicles in the Agribusiness and Dental Health verticals. The firm currently manages assets exceeding €1.5bn and has completed more than 80 investments worth in excess of €4bn.