KKR : April 15, 2026 | KKR Appoints Rob Shuter as Executive Advisor to Support European Digital Infrastructure Investments
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Published on 04/15/2026 at 04:24 am EDT
15 April 2026, London - KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Rob Shuter as an Executive Advisor. In this role, Mr. Shuter will support KKR's digital infrastructure investment activities across Europe, leveraging his extensive experience in digital infrastructure, enterprise solutions, and operational transformation.
"We are delighted to welcome Rob to KKR," said Vincent Policard, Co-Head of European Infrastructure at KKR. "He brings a rare combination of operational leadership and deep sector expertise across telecoms and fibre networks. As demand for high-quality digital infrastructure continues to accelerate across Europe, Rob's experience will further strengthen how we originate, underwrite and scale platforms critical to accelerating Europe's digital economy."
Mr. Shuter previously served as CEO of BT Enterprise from 2021 to 2023, where he led the division's strategic repositioning and growth initiatives. Prior to joining BT, he was CEO of Vodafone's Europe Cluster and Group President and CEO at MTN Group, where he drove significant expansion and digital transformation programmes.
In his advisory role, Mr. Shuter will work closely with KKR's Infrastructure teams, providing strategic guidance on investment opportunities and supporting portfolio companies with operational expertise.
"I am thrilled to be joining the KKR team at this pivotal moment for digital infrastructure in Europe," said Rob Shuter. "I look forward to working closely with the KKR team in both scaling their existing assets as well as expanding the portfolio."
KKR established its global infrastructure strategy in 2008 and currently manages over $100 billion in infrastructure assets. The firm has extensive telecommunications experience, investing in leading FTTH providers globally with over 25 million homes passed and building more than four million annually. KKR's portfolio includes fibre networks in the US, the UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Spain, Chile and Colombia.
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