KKR appoints Naohiko Kitsuta as managing director in Japan office

At MKS, Kitsuta was a partner, in charge of buy-outs in the consumer services and retail sectors. Prior to joining MKS, Kitsuta worked for the Boston Consulting Group in Tokyo, where he advised US companies on how to set up Japanese subsidiaries. Previously he also worked for the former Bank of Tokyo, Marunouchi Branch.

Joseph Y Bae, a member of KKR, who leads the firm's business in Asia, said, 'We are delighted that Naohiko will be joining us at KKR. He has an excellent track record in executing buy-outs in Japan, which will be of considerable value to the KKR team as we build our business in this region.'

Taketo Yamakawa, CEO of KKR's Japan operations, added, 'I am excited to welcome Naohiko on board, and look forward to working with him closely in Japan as we look to identify opportunities in the Japanese market.'

KKR has offices in New York, Menlo Park, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

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