Samie will work closely with Ambassador Ford Fraker, chairman of KKR Middle East and North Africa, to expand the firm’s presence in the region.
Previously, Samie was a managing director and head of equities for HSBC Middle East & North Africa. Prior to joining HSBC in 2009, he spent 16 years at Citigroup, most recently as regional head of equities for Middle East & North Africa, covering sovereign wealth funds, government entities, and family offices. Previously, he worked for Oppenheimer & Co, Prudential Securities, and Bank Julius Baer.
KKR co-founder, co-chairman and co-CEO Henry Kravis said that Kaveh has spent 25 years developing global and local equity platforms and building a strong network of relationships in the Middle East and North Africa.
"His close ties to investors, as well as his expertise in a multitude of financial products, will be very valuable as we grow KKR’s product offerings and evaluate investment opportunities in the region," Kravis said.
