KKR Appoints Former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky as Senior Technology and AI Strategy Advisor
Mr. Selipsky to advise on KKR's $179B Real Assets platform as digital infrastructure retools for the AI era
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Adam Selipsky, former Chief Executive Officer of Amazon Web Services (AWS), as a Senior Technology and AI Strategy Advisor to the firm. Mr. Selipsky, one of the most recognized leaders in cloud and enterprise technology, will help guide KKR's global digital infrastructure platform as the firm accelerates investments in the next generation of AI, data centers and energy.
Mr. Selipsky has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in scaling mission-critical internet infrastructure. At AWS, he helped build the platform from its startup origins into the world's largest cloud business that powers thousands of leading companies globally and serves as the backbone of the modern digital economy. He previously held the role of CEO of Tableau, steering the data analytics company through its $15.7B acquisition by Salesforce and its successful transition to the cloud.
In his role at KKR, Mr. Selipsky will advise on strategy, capital allocation, and governance for the firm's $179 billion Real Assets business, with a particular focus on the convergence of compute, data centers, fiber, and energy required to scale AI globally. He will work closely with KKR's portfolio company CEOs and leadership teams to accelerate growth and strengthen platform value creation.
"AI is fundamentally rewiring the internet's infrastructure—exposing new bottlenecks while creating once-in-a-generation opportunities. We believe this is a transformational moment for the sector. With AI driving unprecedented demand for compute and power, KKR is advancing a coordinated strategy that unites its data center, energy, and digital infrastructure investments into one platform purpose-built for hyperscalers and AI developers," said Waldemar Szlezak, Partner and Global Head of Digital Infrastructure at KKR. "Adam's appointment marks a pivotal step in that journey, and we're thrilled to welcome him as we retool the world's infrastructure for the AI era."
Commenting on his appointment, Adam Selipsky said: "KKR has taken a visionary approach—integrating power, data centers, and connectivity to meet the demands of hyperscalers and AI developers alike. I'm excited to collaborate with Waldemar and the team to build on that foundation and position KKR as the world's leading AI infrastructure investor."
KKR has committed approximately $42 billion of equity into digital infrastructure across 23 investments, alongside more than $20 billion in power and renewables. The portfolio today spans five data center platforms across the U.S., APAC, and EMEA—totaling more than 155 facilities and a 15GW development pipeline—twelve fiber platforms reaching nearly 30 million homes, and over 130,000 wireless infrastructure sites across Europe and APAC. Recent milestones include the recapitalization of Metronet, a leading independent FTTH operator in the U.S.; an investment in Gulf Data Hub, one of the Middle East's premier data center platforms; and the launch of a multi-billion-dollar co-located power and data center development in Bosque County, Texas, in partnership with CyrusOne and Calpine.
About Adam Selipsky
Adam Selipsky most recently served as the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. Mr. Selipsky helped launch AWS and grow it into a $100 billion revenue business. He previously led AWS marketing, sales, and support from 2005-2016. He was additionally responsible for Amazon's global sustainability efforts. Prior to rejoining AWS in 2021, Mr. Selipsky was President and CEO of Tableau Software. He led Tableau through its acquisition by Salesforce, in what was the third largest software industry acquisition at the time, and the company's pivot to cloud. Earlier in his career, Mr. Selipsky held senior leadership positions at RealNetworks and Mercer Management Consulting. Mr. Selipsky holds an AB in Government and an MBA from Harvard University. He currently serves on the board of directors of Circle Internet. Mr. Selipsky is on the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors, served on the US Government AI Safety and Security Board, and is a member of the board of FIFA's Seattle World Cup 2026.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), please visit KKR's website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group's website at www.globalatlantic.com.
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