George Roberts (Investor)

George Roberts is a prominent American investor and businessman, best known as a co-founder of KKR & Co. Inc., a leading global investment firm. Established in 1976, KKR specializes in private equity, where it invests in companies to improve their performance and profitability before selling them for a profit. Roberts has played a crucial role in pioneering leveraged buyouts, a strategy that uses borrowed money to acquire companies. His success in finance has made him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, recognized for his strategic insight and leadership in the investment community.