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Matthew Salem
Chief Executive Officer at
KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Mr. Matthew A. Salem is a Chief Executive Officer at KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC, a Chief Executive Officer & Director at KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc., a Partner & Head of Real Estate Credit at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP and a President & Director at KKR Real Estate Stabilized Credit Trust, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc., KREF CLO Sub-REIT LLC and KKR Real Estate Stabilized Credit Trust, Inc. Mr. Salem was previously employed as a Managing Director by Rialto Capital Management LLC, a Managing Director by Goldman Sachs & Co., a Principal by Midland Loan Services, Inc., a Principal by Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC, a Member-Governors Board by Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc., a Director & Head-KKR Real Estate Credit by KKR Group Co., Inc., and a Principal by Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
He received his undergraduate degree from Bates College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 703,075 ( 1.2% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
Matthew Salem active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-09-30 |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance KKR invests in middle market private and public companies located across the globe with an enterprise value of USD 200 - 1000 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for buyouts, acquisitions and growth capital requirements. The firm makes minority and majority investments. It also makes follow on investments and co-investments. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-12-31 |
KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC
 KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust and finance company | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-29 |
KREF CLO Sub-REIT LLC
 KREF CLO Sub-REIT LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Director/Board Member | - |
KKR Real Estate Stabilized Credit Trust, Inc.
 KKR Real Estate Stabilized Credit Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust | President | - |
Former positions of Matthew Salem
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Rialto Capital Management LLC
 Rialto Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rialto Capital Management LLC is an active manager. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-01-30 |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-07-31 |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
 KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides private equity, infrastructure and real estate investment & provides asset management services | Director/Board Member | - |
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc.
 Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides networking and connectivity services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Matthew Salem
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Private companies
Connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
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Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC
 Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance CAI’s investment team generally employs fundamental research, specific industry knowledge, proprietary relationships, and partnerships with management teams to identify attractive investment opportunities, often targeting industries that are undergoing change or are otherwise out-of-favor for their Private Equity Investment Fund. For their real estate funds, the firm selects underlying funds based on their performance track record, organizational ability to execute the investment strategy, and financial capacity to meet obligations, among other factors. | Finance |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.
 KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a commercial and residential real estate investment trust which engages in originating and acquiring transitional senior loans | Finance |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance KKR invests in middle market private and public companies located across the globe with an enterprise value of USD 200 - 1000 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for buyouts, acquisitions and growth capital requirements. The firm makes minority and majority investments. It also makes follow on investments and co-investments. | Finance |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Midland Loan Services, Inc.
 Midland Loan Services, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Originates, services, and securitizes commercial loans | Finance |
Bates College
 Bates College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc.
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides networking and connectivity services | Technology Services |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides private equity, infrastructure and real estate investment & provides asset management services | Finance |
Rialto Capital Management LLC
Rialto Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rialto Capital Management LLC is an active manager. | Finance |
KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC
KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust and finance company | Finance |
KREF CLO Sub-REIT LLC
KREF CLO Sub-REIT LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
KKR Real Estate Stabilized Credit Trust, Inc.
KKR Real Estate Stabilized Credit Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust | Finance |
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