Joseph Bae

Joseph Bae

Joseph Bae (#1961)

  • $ 2 B
  • Private equity
  • United States
  • M
  • 54 Years

About Me

Joseph Bae is co-CEO of storied private equity giant KKR, which has about $638 billion in assets under management. He was appointed to the top job alongside Scott Nuttall after KKR cofounders Henry Kravis and George Roberts stepped down in October 2021. Bae started his career at Goldman Sachs and joined KKR in 1996. He led KKR's expansion into Asia and served on all its private market investment committees. He cofounded The Asian American Foundation to build safety and inclusivity among AAPIs.
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  • #2177   Billionaires (2026)

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Current Net Worth: $2.1B (May 4, 2026)