{"id":521771,"date":"2021-08-03T03:03:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T07:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/michaela-wood-to-join-kkr-in-london\/"},"modified":"2021-08-03T03:03:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T07:03:10","slug":"michaela-wood-to-join-kkr-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/michaela-wood-to-join-kkr-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Michaela Wood to Join KKR in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Michaela Wood to Join KKR in London<\/b><\/p>\n

Appointment further strengthens KKR\u2019s investment team in the UK and in the Services sector<\/i><\/p>\n

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nKKR, a leading global investment firm, today announces the appointment of Michaela Wood as a Director, effective immediately. Based in London, Michaela will join the EMEA private equity team to work on UK coverage as well as supporting investments in the Business Services sector across Europe.\n<\/p>\n

\nMichaela joins KKR after six years at CVC Capital Partners where she worked on a range of transactions including the RAC, QA, Neptune Energy, PRO14 Rugby and Six Nations Rugby. She joined CVC from BC Partners, where she supported UK companies including Sabre Insurance and CarTrawler. Prior to BC Partners, Michaela worked for the Boston Consulting Group and GE Capital. She holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and a BA from the University of Oxford.\n<\/p>\n

\nMichaela will report to Tim Franks, Partner and Head of the UK. Her appointment strengthens KKR\u2019s private equity platform in the UK, with the firm having deployed over $8 billion of equity capital since 2007 across a range of transactions including ERM, Citation, The Hut Group, Trainline, Darktrace and Cognita Schools.\n<\/p>\n

\nTim Franks, Partner and Head of the UK at KKR, said: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Michaela to our UK team at an exciting moment for KKR as our investment platforms continue to grow. Her impressive track record and deep knowledge of both the UK and the Business Services sector will prove invaluable in sourcing and executing investment opportunities.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\nPhillipp Freise and Mattia Caprioli, Partners and Co-Heads of Private Equity in Europe at KKR, added: \u201cWe are delighted that KKR continues to attract leading talent in Europe, and we look forward to working with Michaela.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\nMichaela Wood, Director at KKR, said: \u201cKKR has a strong position in the UK and I\u2019m looking forward to working with the team to invest in leading UK businesses across the full range of KKR\u2019s private equity platform, following successful recent investments.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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About KKR<\/b><\/p>\n

\nKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and 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\u2019s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR\u2019s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR\u2019s website at www.kkr.com<\/a> and on Twitter @KKR_Co.\n<\/p>\n

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View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210803005178\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Alastair Elwen \/ Sophia Johnston
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Telephone: +44 20 7251 3801
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Email: kkr@fgh.com<\/a><\/p>\n

KEYWORDS:<\/b> United Kingdom Europe<\/p>\n

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Consulting Professional Services Finance<\/p>\n

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Michaela Wood to Join KKR in London Appointment further strengthens KKR\u2019s investment team in the UK and in the Services sector LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announces the appointment of Michaela Wood as a Director, effective immediately. Based in London, Michaela will join the EMEA private equity team to work on UK coverage as well as supporting investments in the Business Services sector across Europe. Michaela joins KKR after six years at CVC Capital Partners where she worked on a range of transactions including the RAC, QA, Neptune Energy, PRO14 Rugby and Six Nations Rugby. She joined CVC from BC Partners, where she supported UK companies including Sabre Insurance and CarTrawler. Prior to BC Partners, Michaela … <\/p>\n

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