Carlyle Group Names Three Co-Presidents Effective January 2026

Carlyle Group CEO Harvey Schwartz has appointed three top executives—John Redett, Mark Jenkins, and Jeff Nedelman—as co-presidents effective January 1, 2026, in a move to strengthen the firm's leadership and drive growth. Redett, currently CFO and head of corporate strategy, will lead Carlyle's private equity business, while Jenkins will continue to oversee the credit and insurance divisions, and Nedelman will remain head of client business. This leadership restructuring is part of Carlyle's ongoing transformation to expand beyond its private equity roots and better compete at scale. The new roles are intended to accelerate growth across various business segments and allow Schwartz to focus on strategic areas like solutions and wealth management. Additionally, Justin Plouffe will succeed Redett as CFO, and Michael Wand will take on a key role overseeing EMEA investments. Analysts view these changes as a logical step in Carlyle's evolution, setting the stage for its next phase of development.