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KKR, a leading global investment firm, has appointed Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), as Senior Technology and AI Strategy Advisor. This strategic move strengthens KKR’s $179 billion Real Assets platform, focusing on AI-driven digital infrastructure investments.
KKR names Adam Selipsky as Senior Technology and AI Strategy Advisor.
Selipsky to guide $179B Real Assets platform, focusing on AI infrastructure.
Brings 20+ years of experience from AWS and Tableau leadership roles.
KKR’s portfolio includes 155 data centers and 15GW development pipeline.
Aims to address AI-driven demand for compute, data centers, and energy.
Recent investments include Metronet and Gulf Data Hub.
Adam Selipsky joins KKR to advise on strategy, capital allocation, and governance for its $179 billion Real Assets business, with a focus on digital infrastructure for AI. His role will involve working closely with portfolio company CEOs to accelerate growth and enhance value creation in data centers, fiber, and energy sectors critical for scaling AI globally. Waldemar Szlezak, Partner and Global Head of Digital Infrastructure at KKR, stated, “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.”
With over 20 years of executive experience, Selipsky is a recognized leader in cloud and enterprise technology. At AWS, he helped scale the platform from a startup to a $100 billion revenue business, serving as the backbone of the modern digital economy. He also led Tableau through its $15.7 billion acquisition by Salesforce, successfully transitioning it to a cloud-based model. Selipsky’s expertise in scaling mission-critical infrastructure positions him to drive KKR’s AI-focused investments.
Selipsky’s appointment aligns with KKR “
AI is fundamentally rewiring the internet’s infrastructure—exposing new bottlenecks while creating once-in-a-generation opportunities,” said Szlezak. KKR’s coordinated strategy integrates its data center, energy, and digital infrastructure investments to meet the surging demand for AI compute and power. Selipsky noted, “KKR has taken a visionary approach—integrating power, data centers, and connectivity to meet the demands of hyperscalers and AI developers alike.”
KKR has invested $42 billion in digital infrastructure across 23 investments, including five data center platforms with over 155 facilities and a 15GW development pipeline, twelve fiber platforms reaching nearly 30 million homes, and over 130,000 wireless infrastructure sites. Recent milestones include the recapitalization of Metronet, an investment in Gulf Data Hub, and a multi-billion-dollar data center development in Texas with CyrusOne and Calpine.
Adam Selipsky most recently served as CEO of AWS, scaling it into a $100 billion business. He previously led AWS marketing, sales, and support from 2005-2016 and was CEO of Tableau, guiding its $15.7 billion acquisition by Salesforce. Selipsky holds an AB in Government and an MBA from Harvard University and serves on the board of Circle Internet, the HBS Board of Dean’s Advisors, and FIFA’s Seattle World Cup 2026.
KKR is a global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. With a focus on disciplined investments and world-class talent, KKR supports growth in its portfolio companies and communities. Its insurance subsidiaries, managed by Global Atlantic Financial Group, offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products.
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