KKR Appoints Theodor Weimer as Senior Advisor

Frankfurt, Germany – August 21, 2025 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Theodor Weimer as Senior Advisor. Drawing on his distinguished track record in the financial services sector, Mr. Weimer will be closely involved in identifying investment opportunities and building partnerships with leading companies in the DACH region.

Most recently, Mr. Weimer was CEO of Deutsche Börse, leading the company through a phase of significant growth driven by digital transformation, significant innovation and strategic acquisitions. Previously, he served as Spokesman of the Management Board and Country Chairman for Germany at UniCredit. Earlier, he worked at McKinsey and Bain & Company before joining Goldman Sachs ’ Investment Banking Division. He has also served on the supervisory boards of Knorr-Bremse and Deutsche Bank .

“With the appointment of Theodor Weimer, we welcome a highly experienced executive to our group of Senior Advisors at KKR,” said Christian Ollig, Partner and Head of the DACH region at KKR. “With his extensive management experience and broad network in the corporate and family world, he will advise KKR in partnering with family businesses and corporates in Germany and help us to build our strategies across asset classes in the region.”

Commenting on his appointment, Theodor Weimer said: “KKR has been active in Germany for over 25 years and built a strong reputation as partner-of-choice to management teams, founders, family owners and corporates in the region. I am delighted to support KKR in scaling its presence on the ground further and supporting portfolio companies across Europe in driving long-term growth.”

The appointment of the former Deutsche Börse CEO underscores KKR’s strong focus on Germany and the firm’s commitment to partnering with local leaders. His appointment adds to KKR’s growing network of Senior Advisors in Germany, which also includes Philip Oetker, Philipp Pausder and Dr. Johannes Teyssen.

In the DACH region, KKR has invested approximately €20 billion in equity in more than 40 companies since 1999, with over two thirds of these investments in partnership with founders, family-owned businesses and corporates.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as 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’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com. 

 

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