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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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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