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Barrett Karr

Investor

Managing Director and Head of Government Affairs at Silver Lake Partners

North America

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About

Barrett Karr joined Silver Lake in 2019 as a Managing Director and Head of Government Affairs, leading the firm's government affairs. She previously spent over 20 years in government roles spanning Congress and the White House, and worked at The Carlyle Group from 2013 to 2015. She holds a B.A. from Texas Christian University and an M.A. from George Washington University.

Experience

  1. Silver LakeManager, Government Relationscurrent2019 — presentWashington, DC
  2. Republican Leader, Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)Chief of Staff2019Washington, D.C.
  3. Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)Chief of Staff2015 — 2019
  4. The Carlyle GroupPrincipal, Head of US Government Affairs2013 — 2015Washington, DC

Colleagues at Silver Lake Partners

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Director at Silver Lake Partners
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Alan Davies
Senior Counsel, EMEA at Silver Lake Partners
Aldo Brambilla
Associate at Silver Lake Partners
Alexandra von der Ley
Director at Silver Lake Partners
Amanda Warren
Principal at Silver Lake Partners
Anais Fritz
Director, Legal EMEA at Silver Lake Partners
Ananyaa Kumar
Associate at Silver Lake Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Barrett Karr?
Barrett Karr joined Silver Lake in 2019 as a Managing Director and Head of Government Affairs, leading the firm's government affairs. She previously spent over 20 years in government roles spanning Congress and the White House, and worked at The Carlyle Group from 2013 to 2015. She holds a B.A. from Texas Christian University and an M.A. from George Washington University.
Where does Barrett Karr work?
Barrett Karr is Managing Director and Head of Government Affairs at Silver Lake Partners.
Where did Barrett Karr go to school?
Barrett Karr studied at Texas Christian University (Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs); The George Washington University (Master's degree, Legislative Affairs).

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