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Harvey Schwartz Named CEO of Carlyle and Member of the Board
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Board of Directors has
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[{"type":"text","content":"WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to appoint Harvey M. Schwartz as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective February 15, 2023. At that time, Bill Conway will step down as Interim CEO, maintaining his role as Co-Chairman of the Board. Mr. Schwartz is the former President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), and prior to that, served as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, where he oversaw its most critical financial and risk management processes as well as its capital allocation strategy. He also held leadership roles across a broad range of the firm’s operations, including its Securities and Investment Banking divisions, where he was instrumental in driving the growth of a number of the firm’s client franchises. With a career spanning more than 35 years in the industry, Mr. Schwartz brings to Carlyle extensive experience leading and expanding a wide range of large, profitable businesses, as well as a deep understanding of global capital markets and the needs of clients. Importantly, he has a proven track record as a seasoned operator and a demonstrated ability to develop high-performing talent and teams in order to capitalize fully on growth opportunities, in all macroeconomic and regulatory environments. At Carlyle, Mr. Schwartz will be responsible for setting and executing a strategy that advances and accelerates the diversification plan the firm has successfully pursued, as well as identifying new investment opportunities to further grow and scale the firm, drive sustained performance for fund investors, and create significant shareholder value. Carlyle Co-Chairmen Bill Conway and David Rubenstein, said, “Harvey is a widely respected business builder with significant leadership experience in a high-performing, highly competitive global financial institution. Given his experience, track record, and skillset, the Board was unanimous in its determination that he is the right leader to drive Carlyle forward, building upon the firm’s strong operational foundation, world-class brand, and collaborative, performance-oriented culture.” Mr. Conway, who has also been serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer, added, “I am grateful to the senior ...