Carlyle Unveils New Leadership Cohort for the Year 2026
The Carlyle Group, a leading global investment firm, has announced a significant leadership restructuring aimed at driving the company's next phase of growth.
Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.), a long-standing Carlyle veteran, will take on an expanded role as Vice Chairman. His focus will be on strategic initiatives and global investment matters. Admiral Stavridis' expertise is expected to play a crucial role in shaping Carlyle's strategic direction.
Harvey Schwartz, CEO of Carlyle, expressed his excitement about the new team, stating, "I look forward to partnering closely with Justin Plouffe, Admiral James Stavridis, and Lindsay LoBue, our Chief Operating Officer, as we execute Carlyle's strategy and deliver significant value to investors and stakeholders worldwide."
Justin Plouffe, another Carlyle veteran, is set to become the new Chief Financial Officer of Carlyle Global Credit, effective January 1, 2026. This appointment reflects Carlyle's continued evolution and commitment to delivering exceptional results for its clients.
In a notable move, the newly appointed Co-Presidents at Carlyle Group, effective January 1, 2026, are John Redett, Mark Jenkins, and Jeff Nedelman. Each of these individuals will oversee distinct core businesses and drive the firm’s strategic priorities, investment performance, and client outcomes.
John Redett will lead the Global Private Equity business, overseeing all Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets investments. Mark Jenkins will head the Global Credit and Insurance business, focusing on credit strategies and insurance assets. Jeff Nedelman will continue to lead the Global Client Business, focusing on commercial initiatives and strengthening client partnerships worldwide.
Together, they function as a triad of Co-Presidents, working closely with the CEO to enhance Carlyle’s strategic alignment, operational agility, and global growth ambitions while responding to competitive and macroeconomic pressures. Their roles emphasize leveraging decades of firm-specific expertise to foster cross-sector synergies, improve investment outcomes for clients, and expand Carlyle’s market footprint.
This leadership restructuring also reflects Carlyle’s commitment to innovation, fee-generating asset growth, and efficient operation in a complex global capital markets environment. The Co-Presidents will coordinate with other senior leaders, such as the Head of EMEA Investments, to reinforce regional strategies as part of these responsibilities.
John Redett will remain as CFO until the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. The appointments of Justin Plouffe and Admiral James Stavridis reflect Carlyle's continued evolution and commitment to delivering exceptional results for its clients.
[1] Carlyle Group Press Release, [link to press release] [2] Financial Times, "Carlyle reshuffles top ranks as it prepares for next phase of growth," [link to article] [3] Wall Street Journal, "Carlyle Group Names Co-Presidents," [link to article]
- The move by Carlyle Group, a leading global investment firm, to appoint Justin Plouffe as the new Chief Financial Officer of Carlyle Global Credit signifies their continued evolution and commitment to delivering exceptional results in finance and business.
- John Redett, one of the new Co-Presidents at Carlyle Group, will lead the Global Private Equity business, focusing on private equity investments that aim to drive business growth and expand Carlyle's market footprint.
