Lori Khoo

About Me

Board Member at KKR Capstone & | Senior M&A and Corporate Strategy Expert | Investor | Outdoor Enthusiast

Overview

Lori Khoo is a seasoned professional with nearly twelve years of experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate strategy consulting. She currently serves as a senior executive at KKR Capstone and sits on the board of , an innovative artificial intelligence company. Her career focuses on enabling sustainable growth and long-term competitive advantage through strategic acquisitions, business integration, and enterprise value creation.

Industry Insights

In her spare time, Lori Khoo contributes to the founding of Evostai, an emerging AI-driven consultancy exploring how artificial intelligence can transform high-end, personalized advisory services. Her work centers on addressing complex, industry-specific challenges through innovative data-driven strategies. She also spearheads talent acquisition at Evostai, ensuring the firm is equipped with forward-thinking professionals to stay ahead of industry evolution.

What I’m good at?

Lori Khoo designs scalable solution architectures tailored to industry needs, turning complexity into clarity. She excels at translating data-driven strategy into execution, optimizing operations with measurable outcomes. With hands-on experience in AI automation and cloud transformation, Lori empowers organizations to modernize their workflows, enhance agility, and lead confidently through change.

Solution Architecture

I specialize in designing tailored, industry-specific architectures that solve complex business challenges. My work bridges business needs and technical execution, delivering scalable systems with measurable impact.

Strategic Execution

With a strong foundation in data-driven planning, I lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. I’ve delivered tangible results through structured execution and outcome-focused process optimization.

Cloud-Driven Transformation

I enable digital transformation through AI-powered automation and modern cloud solutions. My experience spans guiding organizations through scalable, future-ready infrastructure change.

AI & Process Automation

I apply intelligent automation and AI to streamline enterprise workflows. From RPA to smart orchestration, I’ve implemented solutions that reduce costs, speed up delivery, and boost organizational agility.

Employment experience

In 2015, Lori Khoo joined KKR Capstone, marking the beginning of her in-depth journey into M&A integration and enterprise strategy. Over the years, she has led and contributed to numerous high-impact projects globally, taking full ownership of the M&A lifecycle—from initial strategy assessment and due diligence to transaction structuring and post-merger integration. She is recognized for her ability to bridge cross-functional teams, craft practical management solutions, and unlock hidden value for acquired businesses.

2015

Joined KKR Capstone as a Senior Advisor, focusing on initial assessments and due diligence for cross-border M&A transactions.

2016

Led integration projects in the healthcare and infrastructure sectors; gained full-cycle strategy design experience from acquisition through post-investment management.

2017

Executed a cross-border manufacturing transaction that resulted in a 30% EBITDA increase within 12 months. Relocated to the U.S. and began leading regional operations.

2018

Served as finance and strategic integration lead for a tech M&A deal in the Asia-Pacific region, resulting in successful restructuring and a public market exit.

2019

Promoted to the Board of KKR Capstone; contributed to firm-wide strategic direction and executive-level decision-making.

2020

Focused on investments integrating AI, big data, and supply chain technologies with traditional industries. Led two renewable energy integration projects.

2021

Led a strategic med-tech acquisition during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling digital transformation. Introduced ESG criteria into the M&A evaluation process.

2022

Co-led a cross-regional acquisition with KKR’s global team, overseeing cultural integration. Launched an internal women-in-leadership initiative.

2023

Played a key role in multiple SaaS acquisitions, focusing on post-merger product integration and customer retention. Became involved in strategic consulting activities.

2024

Designed investment strategies for the energy transition, emphasizing carbon asset management and green finance. Supported digital transformation in portfolio companies.

2024

Lori Khoo joins the board of EvostAI, a growing AI-driven consulting firm. She supports strategic planning, investment review, and global expansion, while helping recruit top talent to accelerate growth.

2025

EvostAI plans to open its first physical office in Arlington, focusing on industry-specific artificial intelligence and data analytics solutions.

Lori Khoo holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and an MBA from Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious and influential institutions in Asia. Her strong foundation in economic theory, combined with a strategic business mindset shaped by a global perspective, enables her to navigate complex business challenges with analytical precision and adaptability.

Company Overview

A quick glance at the companies I've shaped, invested in, or helped grow.

startup

Evost.ai

EvoStai integrates AI with premium advisory services to solve complex industry challenges and empower smarter decisions for businesses and individuals.

evostai.com
AI & Data Analytics
Arlington, TX, USA
Automation, analytics, consulting

Current

KKR

KKR is a global investment firm that manages a broad range of alternative assets, including private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate. By leveraging deep industry expertise and a global network, KKR partners with founders, families, and institutions to create enduring value and responsible growth across markets.

kkr.com
Global Alternative Asset Management & Private Equity
New York, NY, USA
Private equity, infrastructure, credit, impact, growth

Contact Me

I’m always open to meaningful conversations — whether it's about cloud strategy, data transformation, or your next big idea. Reach out, and let’s build something remarkable together.