Global investment firm Carlyle announced key senior leadership appointments, effective January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing the firm’s operational scale and investment outcomes.
John Redett, Mark Jenkins, and Jeff Nedelman will assume the newly created roles of Co-Presidents. They will work closely with CEO Harvey Schwartz to drive strategic priorities and boost investment performance. In conjunction, Michael Wand becomes Head of EMEA Investments, responsible for all investment activity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, collaborating with the Co-Presidents on regional growth initiatives.
Co-Presidents
1.) John Redett – Will lead the Global Private Equity business, overseeing Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets.
2.) Mark Jenkins – Will head the Global Credit and Insurance business.
3.) Jeff Nedelman – Will continue to lead the Global Client Business, focusing on commercial initiatives and strengthening client partnerships worldwide.
Other Appointments
1.) Justin Plouffe – Currently Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Carlyle Global Credit, Plouffe will succeed John Redett as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Redett will remain CFO through the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
2.) Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) – Currently Vice Chair of Global Affairs, Stavridis will become Vice Chairman, taking an expanded role in advancing Carlyle’s strategic initiatives and engaging on global investment and geopolitical matters.
KEY QUOTE:
“These appointments reflect Carlyle’s continued evolution and our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. These individuals, all Carlyle veterans, are proven leaders whose deep expertise and extensive experience will drive our next phase of growth. I look forward to partnering closely with them, together with Lindsay LoBue, our Chief Operating Officer, as we execute our strategy and deliver significant value to our investors and stakeholders around the world.”
Harvey Schwartz, Carlyle’s CEO
