Carlyle announced that Lindsay LoBue will become Carlyle’s Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2024. And as COO, LoBue will oversee the firm’s operational strategy, ensuring the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness across the business and prioritizing strategic growth and client service. Chris Finn, Carlyle’s current Chief Operating Officer, will stay in his role through June 30, 2024, and become a Senior Advisor to the firm.
LoBue is an experienced leader who spent her career building and driving revenue-generating businesses throughout market cycles. And as Carlyle’s Deputy COO, she played an essential role in working across the firm’s investing platforms and focusing on organizational and functional efforts to help drive long-term growth.
Before joining Carlyle, LoBue spent over twenty years at Goldman Sachs, most recently as an Advisory Director working across global divisions on strategic growth initiatives. He was also a Partner in the Global Markets division, responsible for leading and managing client-facing businesses in various areas, including the firm’s Credit Products Group and Investment Grade Corporate Bond Sales team.
LoBue has an MBA in Finance and Marketing from NYU and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Psychology from Boston College.
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“I am thrilled to announce Lindsay as our new Chief Operating Officer and incredibly grateful to Chris who has been instrumental in nearly all aspects of the firm’s growth and success over his almost 30 years of distinguished service. In her new role, Lindsay will be an important part of my executive team as we execute on Carlyle’s strategic priorities. This appointment reflects Lindsay’s exceptional leadership qualities and the confidence we have in her ability to help guide our firm towards a prosperous future.”
– Harvey Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Carlyle
“I am honored to become Carlyle’s Chief Operating Officer. Working alongside Chris as Deputy COO has been an invaluable experience, equipping me with a deep understanding of our operational and commercial opportunities. I look forward to working with Carlyle’s exceptional leadership team to drive our strategic priorities forward and ensure Carlyle’s continued growth and success.”
– Lindsay LoBue
