Tuesday, August 30, 2011

KKR Appoints DS Brar as Senior Advisor


MUMBAI, India & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”) today announced the appointment of DS Brar as a Senior Advisor to the firm. “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with KKR in bringing value to both Indian and global companies across a broad range of offerings.”  Sanjay Nayar, a Member of KKR and head of the firm’s India operations, said, “DS Brar is one of the most respected business managers in India. He has a breadth of business, economic and government experience, and we are very pleased he will bring his expertise to bear on our current and prospective investments as a Senior Advisor to the firm.” Mr. Brar currently holds Board positions in various Indian and international companies. From 2000 to 2007, Mr. Brar served as a Director of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and was also a Member of the Inspection and Audit Sub-Committee of the Central Board of Directors of the RBI. In his new role for KKR, Mr. Brar will also serve on the firm’s Asia portfolio management committee, which interacts with company management, monitors all of KKR’s private equity investments in the region, and provides guidance and input on the operations of the   companies. 

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