Henry R. Kravis

Henry R. Kravis is a pioneering American businessman known for co-founding Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), a global investment firm specializing in private equity and leveraged buyouts. He is credited with developing and popularizing the technique of using borrowed money to acquire companies, helping them grow and eventually sell for a profit. Kravis’s innovative approach transformed corporate finance, making private equity a major industry. He has played a significant role in many large corporate acquisitions, shaping the landscape of modern investment and finance.