Maughan boosts KKR's Asia plans

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has announced a further move in the Asia region, appointing Sir Deryck Maughan as managing director and chairman of Asia. The news comes after the September announcement that the US-based private equity firm was expanding into Asia, with Joseph Bae leading the charge as managing director. Maughan's arrival comes as a serious boon for the world's largest buyout firm, bringing both prestige and extensive international finance experience to the Asia role.…