William J. Janetschek, better known as Bill, is the Chief Financial Officer of KKR & Co. L.P. (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts), one of the largest investment and merchant banking houses in the United States.
Bill Janetschek received his B.S. in Accounting from the College of Business Administration at St. John’s University, where he graduated cum laude in 1984.
Everyone who knew Janetschek in his early years agreed that he was destined for greatness. Right out of college, Bill set out for the fast-paced world of business and finance onboard the Tax Department at Deloitte and Touche LLP as a Staff Accountant. Shortly after that, he received his M.S. in Taxation from Pace University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Thirteen years after his introduction at Deloitte and Touche, and after being promoted to Tax Partner, Bill Janetschek left the company to join up with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Company.
Since Bill Janetschek joined KKR, the company has adapted deftly to the current economic condition. It holds over $60 billion in assets, management fees and profits from direct interests, adding to Bill’s already impressive portfolio. Due to its lineup of competent personnel, KKR & Co. L.P. has continually given clients superior returns through solid management, operational excellence, optimal capital structures, and a sound, long-term investment program in any situation regardless of fluctuations in equity markets, lending rates, or lending capacity.
Bill Janetschek was recently awarded the Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award of St. John’s University at the 28th Annual Alumni Convocation. He currently serves as a member of the President’s Dinner Committee and participates in the contribution of academic scholarships to exceptional students in the university.
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