September 11, 2025 | KKR Appoints Mikael Markman to Lead Its Family Capital Client Business in France

Paris, 11^th September 2025 - KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Mikael Markman as a Managing Director within KKR's Global Client Solutions business, where he will lead the firm's Family Capital efforts in France. Based in Paris, Mikael will be responsible for expanding KKR's presence among families, founders and entrepreneurs across French-speaking markets in EMEA, helping to deepen relationships and identify long-term opportunities for partnership.

Mikael joins KKR from Nomura in Paris, where he served as Managing Director and Head of French Sponsors. In that role, he advised both domestic and international financial sponsors on a wide range of M&A and financing mandates, working in close collaboration with family offices, founders, managers and private capital investors. Earlier in his career, Mikael held roles at Rothschild, Morgan Stanley, and UBS, serving in their Financial Institutions Groups across London and Paris.

Doug Brody, Partner and Head of Americas and EMEA Family Capital at KKR, commented:
"We are thrilled to welcome Mikael as our dedicated senior relationship lead for Family Capital in France and French speaking markets. His deep knowledge of the local market and trusted relationships with business owners, founders, managers and family offices will be instrumental as we continue to originate differentiated investment and capital markets opportunities and deliver tailored solutions across asset classes. Mikael's appointment underscores our commitment to serving the evolving needs of family capital through aligned, long-term partnerships."

Jérôme Nommé, Partner and Head of KKR France, added: "Mikael's arrival comes at an important time as we continue to expand our Paris office and deepen our engagement with France's family-owned businesses and entrepreneurial community. With more than two decades of experience in the French market, KKR remains committed to supporting local clients with global expertise, and Mikael will be instrumental in strengthening those long-term relationships."

Mikael Markman, Managing Director and Head of Family Capital in France, said: "I am delighted to join KKR and to contribute to its successful Family Capital platform. The opportunity to collaborate with clients and colleagues across the firm, and to deliver bespoke, solutions-led partnerships to family offices and entrepreneurs, is incredibly exciting. I look forward to building meaningful, multi-generational relationships that reflect KKR's long-term vision and global capabilities."

KKR's Family Capital business, established in 2014, partners with families, founders, and entrepreneurs to form long term partnerships with an ownership mindset. The platform originates investment and capital markets opportunities and offers access to KKR's diverse global investment strategies, including private equity, real assets, credit and insurance.

Across France and Europe, KKR aligns its interests with clients by investing alongside them and providing access to the firm's full global expertise - from investment professionals to a broad network of industry partners.

Mikael's appointment reinforces KKR's long-standing commitment to France, where it has maintained a local presence for over 20 years. Paris is a key European hub, underscoring KKR's belief in the creativity and resilience of French entrepreneurs. Since 2002, KKR has invested over €10 billion in French businesses, supporting founders and families with flexible capital and global expertise to help scale operations, create jobs, and compete internationally.

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 https://www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group's website at https://www.globalatlantic.com.

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