Joseph Bae

Private Equity New York, United States ·Founded 1996

Overview

As Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR & Co. Inc., Joseph Bae oversees the firm's global operations, focusing on private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and energy investments. He joined KKR in 1996 and has been instrumental in expanding the firm's presence in Asia, building one of the largest and most successful platforms in the region. Under his leadership, KKR has implemented a modern thematic investment approach, leading or serving on all of the firm's investment committees. Prior to his current role, Bae served as Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2021. He has been a member of KKR's Board of Directors since July 2017. His strategic vision has been pivotal in KKR's growth, with assets under management, book value, and total distributable earnings doubling, and the firm's stock price tripling during his tenure. Beyond his professional achievements, Bae is active in various non-profit educational and cultural institutions. He co-founded The Asian American Foundation and serves on its board, is a member of Harvard University's Global Advisory Council, and serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the Lincoln Center. He also serves as a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation, reflecting his commitment to education and cultural development.

Investment Focus

  • Established companies with strong growth potential
  • Opportunities in infrastructure, real estate, and energy sectors
  • Investments requiring significant capital commitment

Portfolio Companies

Toys Cabela'sAlliance BootsDollar GeneralUnivision CommunicationsHertz Global HoldingsHCA HealthcareFirst DataDel Monte FoodsPetcoHarman InternationalGoDaddySealy CorporationBMC SoftwareWestfield CorporationBurlington StoresPanasonic HealthcareGardner Denver

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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Bae

What sectors does Joseph Bae invest in?

Joseph Bae invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in New York, United States. Joseph Bae is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Joseph Bae invest at?

Joseph Bae backs companies at Growth, Buyout and Distressed, writing cheques of 100M - 5B.

Which regions does Joseph Bae invest in?

Joseph Bae invests across United States, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Singapore and China.

What companies has Joseph Bae invested in?

Joseph Bae's portfolio includes Toys , Cabela's, Alliance Boots, Dollar General, Univision Communications, Hertz Global Holdings, HCA Healthcare and First Data.

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