KKR names David Petraeus as chair of Middle East business

Global investment giant KKR builds up Gulf team, appoints David Petraeus as chairman

The NewsGlobal investment giant KKR is ramping up its presence in the region, appointing former US General and CIA Director David Petraeus as Chairman of KKR Middle East and forming a dedicated regional investment team. The firm has offices in Dubai and Riyadh and has been active in the region since 2009. It plans to deploy more capital in the Middle East, encouraged by “structural reforms, pro-investment policies, and favorable demographic tren…

KKR Appoints General David Petraeus as Chairman of the Middle East and Establishes Dedicated Investment Team in the Region

NEW YORK & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 14, 2025-

KKR names David Petraeus as chair of Middle East business

US military and CIA veteran to help spearhead private equity firm’s expansion in oil-rich region

KKR Names Petraeus Mideast Chair, Sets Up Local Investments Team

KKR & Co. appointed former US General David Petraeus as chairman of its Middle East franchise and is setting up a local investment team, the latest major private equity firm to bolster its presence in the oil-rich region.

KKR appoints Chair of Middle East Business

Global private equity giant KKR has named David Petraeus as Chairman of its Middle East business and established a dedicated investment team focused on identifying and executing opportunities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, according to a report by Reuters. The move underscores KKR’s long-term commitment to the Middle East, where governments are increasingly implementing pro-investment policies and economic diversification prog…

KKR names ex-US general David Petraeus to lead expanding Middle East operations

KKR has named retired US army general David Petraeus as chairman of its Middle East operation, as it establishes a dedicated investment team in the region. The post KKR names ex-US general David Petraeus to lead expanding Middle East operations appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.