Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice employs a distinctive approach to private equity investing, combining financial and operating capabilities. Its partners represent industry-leading corporate executives and investment professionals. Post-acquisition, it works closely with management to develop new approaches to boost productivity, innovation, product quality, revenue growth and profits. Based in New York and London, it has managed the investment of more than $26 billion in 82 companies, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $125 billion.