David Drummond Joins KKR’s Board of Directors

David Drummond Joins KKR’s Board of Directors

Leading global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), truly has a knack for attracting a diverse range of talent, which is certainly true of its newest board member, David C. Drummond. Since Henry Kravis and George Roberts co-founded KKR 1976...
KKR Buys Mitchell for Reported $1.1 Billion

KKR Buys Mitchell for Reported $1.1 Billion

KKR, the private equity firm headed by Henry Kravis and George Roberts, has confirmed the purchase of software company Mitchell International Inc. from Aurora Capital Group. Aurora first acquired Mitchell back in 2007 for $500 million, and the rumored purchase price...
Fast Food in the Middle East: Sometimes a Black Market Job

Fast Food in the Middle East: Sometimes a Black Market Job

When you think of things being sold on the so-called “black market,” what sorts of things do you envision? Drugs and alcohol no doubt. Valuables like poached ivory and blood diamonds. Things only criminals and misfits would need or want to buy, right? Not so fast. The...