KKR France

KKR France, with Jérôme Nommé as its President, is relevant due to its connection to Mediawan, an audiovisual production group. Mediawan's co-owners, including Xavier Niel and Matthieu Pigasse, were recently summoned to appear before a French parliamentary commission of inquiry examining public broadcasting. Jérôme Nommé, representing KKR France's interests in Mediawan, also attended the hearing. The hearings have been newsworthy because of the contentious nature of the proceedings, with Xavier Niel strongly criticizing the commission's rapporteur, accusing him of spreading inaccuracies and falsehoods. This highlights the scrutiny Mediawan and its investors, including KKR France, are currently under regarding their role and influence within the French public audiovisual landscape. The inquiry's findings could potentially impact Mediawan's future operations and KKR France's investment in the company.