Date of Birth: January 6, 1944
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Henry Kravis is an American businessman and investor, widely known for co-founding Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), one of the world’s most prominent private equity firms. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1944, Kravis attended Claremont McKenna College and later earned an MBA from Columbia Business School. Along with his cousin George R. Roberts and Jerome Kohlberg, Kravis founded KKR in 1976. The firm gained fame for pioneering the leveraged buyout approach in the 1980s, most notably with the $31.4 billion buyout of RJR Nabisco, a deal that was later chronicled in the book and film “Barbarians at the Gate.” Over the decades, Kravis has been instrumental in growing KKR into a global investment powerhouse, managing billions of dollars in assets. Beyond his business endeavors, Kravis is a noted philanthropist, contributing to various educational, cultural, and medical institutions. He has also been involved in civic initiatives, particularly in New York City, where he has resided for many years.
5 Interesting Facts about Henry Kravis
1. Kravis is a recipient of the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement.
2. He has donated millions to educational institutions, including establishing the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College.
3. Kravis is a trustee of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
4. He has been a major supporter of the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
5. Kravis is known for his political contributions, predominantly to Republican candidates and causes.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Henry Kravis
1. “A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided.”
2. “The only way to build a company that can weather tough times is to build a company that people want to work for.”
3. “There is no substitute for excellence. Not even success.”
4. “The secret to success in any endeavor is persistence.”
5. “In private equity, patience is a virtue. The right deal at the right time can yield extraordinary results.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Henry Kravis’s net worth was estimated to be around $6 billion.
Children
Henry Kravis has three children: Harrison S. Kravis, Robert R. Kravis, and Kimberly Kravis Schulhof.
Relevant Links
1. [Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR Official Website](https://www.kkr.com
2. [Henry Kravis Biography – Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/henry-kravis/
3. [Barbarians at the Gate – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106356/
5. [Mount Sinai Medical Center Trustees](https://www.mountsinai.org/about/leadership/trustees
