KKR, the American private equity firm, has strengthened its presence in the telecoms, media, and technology (TMT) sectors with the appointment of Sir Jeremy Darroch. Sir Jeremy, who served as chief executive of Sky from 2007 to 2021, brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Philipp Freise, Partner and Co-Head of European Private Equity at KKR, praised Sir Jeremy's achievements, stating, “Jeremy is one of Britain’s most accomplished business leaders with a long track record of driving industry-leading innovation and managing high-performing organizations.” He further emphasized KKR's commitment, saying, “We are deeply committed to investing behind the UK economy and Europe’s digitalization efforts. Jeremy’s deep experience in the UK and unparalleled understanding of the TMT landscape will help us identify new investment opportunities and support our portfolio companies in achieving their global ambitions.”
Sir Jeremy's career with Sky spanned 15 years, beginning in 2004 as CFO before ascending to CEO. He currently holds the position of Chairman of Reckitt Benckiser Group and serves as a Director of The Walt Disney Company.