Henry Kravis: Forbes’ 21st World’s Richest Person
If we are business doers in NY, then we have to be very familiar with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts& Co. this private equity firm is one of the most reputable firm in New York. Founded in 1976, this firm has become a multi billion firm. The firm will not be so great if it is not supported by genius people like Jerome Kohlberg and Henry Kravis. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts& Co is not a local business that operates in New York only, but it is an international business with many offices in Asia, US, and Europe.
Henry R. Kravis is one of the founders of the firm. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in January 6, 1944, he managed to be one of the most reputable and notable business people in US. Henry Kravis is a highly educated person; it can be seen from his MBA degree that he had reached before he jumped into business world. Henry Kravis career was not reached easily. During his youth, he did various jobs until he joined Bear Streams that soon became the starting point of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts& Co.
Henry Kravis is not only getting success on business world, but he is also having a great success on social world that can be seen from his charity record. He funds many charity organizations and non profit organizations that help people in various fields including on cardiovascular health and a help for the society to find proper jobs. Forbes put Henry Kravis in the 21st position on the world’s richest person list.