Henry Kravis Biography

Henry R. Kravis is a noted American businessman, investor, and philanthropist, best known as the founding partner, co-chairman and co-CEO of the American global investment firm ‘Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.’ Born into a Jewish family, Henry completed his studies with an MBA degree from the ‘Columbia Business School.’ Thereafter he joined ‘Bear Stearns’ along with his first cousin George R. Roberts, and started working under Jerome Kohlberg, Jr. The trio completed some of the initial leveraged buyout transactions at ‘Bear Stearns.’ They later left the firm amidst disagreements and formed ‘Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.’ Over the years, firm has accomplished several transactions that include leveraged buyout of ‘RJR Nabisco’ and the buyout of ‘TXU,’ which is the largest buyout till now. Henry is a supporter of the ‘Republican Party.’ Together with Lewis M. Eisenberg, he has set up the ‘Republican Leadership Council.’ His philanthropic endeavours include presenting and administering the ‘Henry R. Kravis Prize’ in ‘Nonprofit Leadership’ and funding the ‘Henry Kravis Leadership Institute.’