Jeffrey Ferguson, who has served as General Counsel at Carlyle since 1999, will retire from his position in 2026. After stepping down, Ferguson will become a Senior Advisor to the firm, assisting with the transition to his successor and continuing work on ongoing matters. Carlyle has started the process of searching for a new general counsel.
Harvey Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Carlyle, said, “Jeff has made important contributions to Carlyle’s legal framework over more than two decades. As we begin the search for our next general counsel, we thank him for his service to the firm and appreciate his support during the transition. We are proud of the strength of our executive bench and the depth of experience across our leadership team.”
Carlyle Co-Chairmen Bill Conway and David Rubenstein commented, “Jeff’s tenure at Carlyle has been defined by professionalism, integrity, and a deep dedication to our global platform. His leadership has strengthened our legal, regulatory, and governance capabilities around the world. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in his retirement.”
Ferguson reflected on his time at Carlyle: “It has been a privilege to serve Carlyle for the majority of my professional career. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside the firm’s Founders, Harvey Schwartz, and the many talented colleagues across our global platform. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the trust and collaboration over the years.”
Carlyle is a global investment firm listed on NASDAQ under CG. The company manages $474 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025. It operates across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. The firm employs more than 2,400 people in 27 offices worldwide.
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