Rankin will work closely with KKR’s European private equity team to bring innovation and executive talent management to the firm’s portfolio companies and future prospective investments, the firm said in a statement. She will forge long-term relationships with CEOs and senior executives, helping to strengthen KKR’s capabilities as a “trusted strategic partner” to leadership teams and supporting value creation across its European portfolio, the firm said. 

Rankin has more than two decades of experience in executive search and leadership advisory, having served as managing director and co-head of the Global Private Equity Practice at Russell Reynolds.

She has been actively involved with Level 20, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving gender diversity in the European private equity industry.

“Her expertise in identifying and nurturing leadership talent will greatly enhance our portfolio’s ability to access and develop world-class talent,” Mattia Caprioli, co-head of KKR EMEA and European Private Equity, said.

“Georgia’s deep commitment to promoting diversity and excellence aligns perfectly with our core values at KKR and mission to be an exceptional partner to executives and companies we work alongside,” Philipp Freise, co-head of European Private Equity, added.