Scott Nuttall
Net worth: not publicly ranked
Who they are
Scott Nuttall is Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world, with assets under management of approximately $758 billion as of Q1 2026. He was appointed Co-CEO in 2017 alongside Joe Bae and has overseen KKR's expansion into a diversified global platform. Nuttall joined KKR in 1998 and has been one of its longest-tenured senior leaders.
Why they matter
Nuttall is one of the two co-CEOs of one of the largest PE firms in the world. His long tenure and senior role make him a key figure in KKR's investment strategy and its ability to execute large, complex transactions across multiple asset classes.
The AI angle
KKR's diverse portfolio includes significant AI and technology exposure, and the firm has publicly discussed how AI is reshaping its portfolio companies. For AI strategists, Nuttall's firm is relevant as a large, diversified sponsor positioned across multiple sectors of the AI economy.
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