George D. Roberts

George D. Roberts is an influential American investor and businessman, best known as a founding partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), a major global investment firm. He played a key role in pioneering the use of leveraged buyouts—acquiring companies using borrowed money to potentially increase returns. Roberts’s expertise in finance, strategy, and management has helped shape the private equity industry. He is also involved in various philanthropic activities and serves on several corporate boards, reflecting his commitment to responsible business and community engagement.