Transforming Private Equity Through Employee Ownership: KKR's Pete Stavros

KKR has evolved from a traditional LBO shop into a global investment powerhouse managing over $500 billion in assets. Pete Stavros, Co-Head of Global Private Equity at KKR, joins Matt McClure, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, to discuss KKR's transformation over two decades, and its competitive positioning in private equity. Stavros shares insights on navigating market cycles, opportunities in infrastructure, and KKR's pioneering work in broad-based employee ownership through Ownership Works. This episode was recorded on December 4, 2025. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Evolution of the Firm 4:29 KKR's Culture 8:28 Areas of Opportunity 10:35 Future of Private Equity 14:15 Career journey 15:50 Ownership Works The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. This material may contain forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liability whatsoever for reliance on such information for any purpose. Each name of a third-party organization mentioned is the property of the company to which it relates, is used here strictly for informational and identification purposes only and is not used to imply any ownership or license rights between any such company and Goldman Sachs. A transcript is provided for convenience and may differ from the original video or audio content. Goldman Sachs is not responsible for any errors in the transcript. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of Goldman Sachs. Disclosures applicable to research with respect to issuers, if any, mentioned herein are available through your Goldman Sachs representative or at http://www.gs.com/research/hedge.html Goldman Sachs does not endorse any candidate or any political party. © 2025 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved.