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Get KREF alertsMatthew Salem is recorded as CEO and Board Member at KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF). The proxy statement of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. reports total compensation of $688,188 for Matthew Salem in fiscal 2025. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Matthew Salem has spoken on 3 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. on July 22, 2025. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is classified in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Other leadership on record at KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. includes Matthew A. Salem (CEO and Board Member), Christen E.J. Lee (Chairman), Ralph F. Rosenberg (Chairman and Board Member) and 7 others.
“Let's begin with an update on the real estate credit market. Transaction activity and loan demand has recovered from the volatility of the initial tariff announcement, and we are seeing significant opportunities within our loan pipeline, which continue to run near record levels.”
“I'd like to begin with a brief update on the state of the market.”
“In the second quarter, we harnessed the power of the KKR origination franchise to originate 8 loans for $967 million. We have an additional pipeline of approximately $850 million in loans, which have either closed or are under exclusivity subsequent to quarter end.”
REIT - Mortgage · Real Estate
CEO, Board Member
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $688,188 |
| 2024 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $915,688 |
| 2023 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $1,027,088 |
| 2022 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $1,463,000 |
| 2021 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $1,979,366 |
| 2020 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $1,278,004 |
| 2019 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $1,548,750 |
| 2018 | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) | CEO | — | $1,256,763 |
