KKR Appoints Former Goldman Sachs Executive Brian J. Lee to Board of Directors

KKR & Co. Inc. names Brian J. Lee as an Independent Director, expanding its board to 12 members and strengthening oversight through his appointment to the Audit and Risk Committees.

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), a global investment firm, has announced the appointment of Brian J. Lee to its Board of Directors, effective October 26, 2026. Following his appointment, the company’s board comprises 12 directors, including eight independent members.

Lee previously served as Chief Risk Officer at Goldman Sachs, where he held senior leadership responsibilities in financial risk management, regulatory oversight and corporate finance. His extensive experience in the financial services industry includes leadership roles covering financial reporting, accounting operations and risk management.

As part of his new responsibilities at KKR, Lee will also serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Risk Committee, contributing his experience in financial oversight and risk governance.

During his career at Goldman Sachs, Lee held several senior positions, including Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. He joined the firm in 1994 and was named Managing Director in 2002 and Partner in 2008. Before joining Goldman Sachs, he worked at Price Waterhouse.

The appointment expands KKR’s board composition and adds further experience in financial risk management and corporate governance to its oversight committees.