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Johannes Huth: The softly-spoken cyclist who took KKR’s European efforts up a gear

From high–profile takeovers to economic crises, Financial News’s sister title Private Equity News takes a look back at the key moments in the career of one of Europe’s most influential investors

By

Sebastian McCarthy

Huth joined KKR’s small team in London in 1999 after getting a cold call from co-founder Henry Kravis
Huth joined KKR’s small team in London in 1999 after getting a cold call from co-founder Henry Kravis Photo: CREDIT: KKR

When KKR holds an anniversary party next month to celebrate 25 years of investing in Europe, it will also be bidding a fond farewell to the man who helped make it all possible.

Johannes Huth, the softly-spoken German dealmaker who has spearheaded the US buyout giant’s expansion on the continent, is stepping down as chair of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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