Henry Kravis
Henry Kravis | |
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Kravis in 2016 | |
| Born | January 6, 1944 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Education | Claremont McKenna College (BA) Columbia University (MBA) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Hedi Shulman (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
Henry Roberts Kravis (born January 6, 1944) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of the private equity and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
His lavish lifestyle has been criticized by activists looking to reform private equity regulations and restrict the practice of leveraged buyouts he pioneered. His buyout of RJR Nabisco was portrayed in the 1989 book and 1993 film Barbarians at the Gate.