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Grace Koo

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Managing Director, Global Head of Human Capital at KKR
📍 New York, New York, United States

Grace Koo is the Managing Director and Global Head of Human Capital at KKR. Her career features a unique transition from nearly two decades in high-level financial roles at Credit Suisse, including leading Equity Derivatives structuring, to overseeing global talent strategy. She holds a Bachelor of Science from MIT.

Outside of her corporate role, Grace is committed to empowering women in the workforce. She actively serves on the Board of Directors for the Grace Institute, a non-profit organization that provides tuition-free, practical job training for women in the New York area.

Her career began in global foreign exchange and equity derivatives structuring in New York and London before she pivoted to human capital leadership.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Global Head of Human Capital
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Grace shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Grace cares about

Human Capital Strategy
As Global Head of Human Capital, she is focused on fostering a collaborative culture and driving business outcomes through people and talent management.
Women's Empowerment
Serves on the Board of Directors for Grace Institute, a non-profit dedicated to providing job training and professional support for women.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Managing Director, Global Head of Human Capital
KKR
10-2020 - 2-2025
Managing Director, Head of Talent Acquisition
KKR
11-2016 - 10-2020
Managing Director, Head of Talent Acquisition
AQR Capital Management
Managing Director
Credit Suisse
In the press

Media appearances

Grace Koo - KKR. Featured in KKR Official Website
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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