Carlyle Unveils Its New Management Team Slated for 2026
Carlyle Group Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments
The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, has announced key senior leadership appointments effective January 1, 2026. These appointments reflect the company's continued evolution and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
According to CEO Harvey Schwartz, these appointments are aimed at delivering significant value to investors and stakeholders around the world. The new appointments are expected to drive Carlyle's next phase of growth.
The strategic priorities and growth initiatives focus on innovation in credit, global market expansion, technology integration, and strengthening client partnerships. Three internal executives have been appointed as co-presidents, each with targeted operational mandates to drive growth and strategic alignment.
John Redett leads the Global Private Equity business, including Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets. Mark Jenkins heads the Global Credit and Insurance business, emphasizing innovation in credit. Jeff Nedelman oversees the Global Client Business, aiming to deepen client relationships and commercial initiatives.
Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) has been appointed as Vice Chairman, taking on an expanded role in advancing Carlyle's strategic initiatives. Stavridis will also engage on global investment and geopolitical matters.
The leadership restructuring is designed to enhance operational scale, drive investment performance, and leverage cross-sector synergies across Carlyle’s core businesses while managing macroeconomic risks. It reflects a deliberate emphasis on fee-generating assets and efficiency as central to Carlyle’s strategy going forward.
Other initiatives include the expansion efforts in global markets, with Michael Wand appointed Head of EMEA Investments to drive investment activity in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Justin Plouffe, who becomes the new Chief Financial Officer of Carlyle Global Credit, effective January 1, 2026, will support financial leadership continuity.
Schwartz looks forward to partnering closely with the new appointees and Lindsay LoBue, the Chief Operating Officer. He mentioned that the appointed individuals are proven leaders with deep expertise and extensive experience.
With these strategic moves, Carlyle aims to position itself to outperform amid heightened competition and global capital market complexities. The company's priority to innovate in credit, expand globally, integrate technology, and strengthen client engagement are core drivers for their next growth phase following the 2026 leadership overhaul.
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Investing in the private equity sector, John Redett will lead the Global Private Equity business at Carlyle Group, encompassing Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets, as part of the strategic restructuring aimed at driving growth and aligning with business priorities. On the other hand, Justin Plouffe, appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Carlyle Global Credit, will play a crucial role in supporting financial leadership continuity and managing financial matters with an emphasis on investing and finance.
