Ken Mehlman

Ken Mehlman (New York) joined KKR in 2008 and is a Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs and Co-Head of Global Impact at KKR. Mr. Mehlman has architected KKR’s responsible investment efforts that seek to create shared value for KKR investors and other stakeholders. He has also worked to identify investment opportunities by leveraging geopolitical, public policy and sustainability trends. KKR Global Impact is the firm’s private market investing platform focused on businesses that promote commercial solutions to global challenges associated with economic development, environmental management, next generation energy, agricultural and food production, responsible land use and education & learning. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of FGS Global, Graduation Alliance and Lightcast. He has spent 25 years working at the highest levels in government, politics, business, and philanthropy. Mr. Mehlman spent a dozen years in national politics and government service, including as 62nd Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Campaign Manager of President Bush's 2004 re-election campaign, the only Republican presidential campaign in 30 years to win the popular vote. Mr. Mehlman also served in high level positions in Congress and the White House. Mr. Mehlman, who currently lives in New York City, graduated with a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College, and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is a trustee of Mt. Sinai Hospital of New York, Franklin & Marshall College, Teach for America, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Sponsors of Educational Opportunity (SEO). Mr. Mehlman was active in the successful effort for marriage equality and is currently co-Chair of The Nantucket Project and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.