S&P Capital IQ Power Moves

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. announced that Kenneth B. Mehlman, noted counselor on national legislative and public affairs initiatives, will join the firm as managing director and head of global public affairs, a new position. Mr. Mehlman will focus on constructive outreach to the numerous stakeholders of KKR and its portfolio companies around the world, including relationships with governments, third parties, and NGOs. He is currently a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld with a bi- partisan practice in legislative and regulatory counseling. -PR Newswire