Nathaniel Yap

Director & Head of Credit Research at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Nathaniel Yap is a finance professional and civic leader based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has an extensive background in investment management and has transitioned to focus on political and civic engagement.

Professional Career

Nathaniel Yap spent 17 years in the investment management industry, with his most prominent role being the Director and Head of Credit Research at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR).1 2 Prior to joining KKR in November 2004, he held positions at other major financial institutions:

Associate at JP Morgan
Assistant Vice President at Wells Fargo2

Education

Yap has a strong educational background:

Graduate degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate degree from Cornell University1

Current Focus and Civic Engagement

After his career in finance, Yap has shifted his focus to political and civic engagement:

Chair of Fairness Pennsylvania1
Member of Governor Josh Shapiro's Commission for LGBTQ Affairs
Served on the personnel committee of Governor Shapiro's transition team
Member of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato's Transition Committee
Former Pennsylvania State Director for Ascend PAC (now merged with Run For Something)
Regional Director of Allegheny County for Malcolm Kenyatta's campaign for Pennsylvania Auditor General
Finance Council member for Senator Bob Casey's 2024 re-election campaign1