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KKR Expands Europe Credit & Markets With Two Senior Hires in UK and DACH

Sep 2, 2026, 2:13 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Adds credibility to KKR's European expansion in credit, potentially increasing pipeline, cross-border deal activity, and fee-related revenue over time; immediate price impact likely modest.

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KKR announced two new Managing Directors for its Credit & Markets team in Europe, expanding in London and Frankfurt to meet rising demand for private-capital solutions. Jonty Edwards and Paula Weisshuber bring M&A and debt-capital-market experience, broadening KKR’s European reach and client coverage in the UK and DACH regions.

KKR hires Jonty Edwards and Paula Weisshuber as MDs in Credit & Markets.
Edwards based in London; Weisshuber based in Frankfurt for DACH expansion.
Weisshuber formerly Head of EMEA Corporate Debt Capital Markets at BoA.
Edwards previously MD in M&A at J.P. Morgan.
KKR's global Credit platform manages about $293 billion as of 6/30/2026.

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