Jesse Audet
Director
Jesse Audet (New York) joined KKR in 2020 as a member of the Public Affairs team to help implement the firm’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) work across its investment portfolio, including supporting diligence and portfolio management, particularly for its energy and infrastructure portfolio, engagement with KKR portfolio companies, and investor engagement and communications. Prior to joining KKR, he was a senior manager of sustainability and corporate affairs at Barrick Gold Corporation where he was responsible for company-wide sustainability-related policies, systems, and processes, as well as strategic engagement with external stakeholders on ESG issues. He holds an M.A. in Geography and International Relations from the University of Toronto and a B.A. with honors from Carleton University.