Carlyle has appointed Jeff Currie as Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, effective immediately. Currie, a seasoned economist and former Global Head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, brings his expertise to Carlyle’s energy division. In his new role, Currie will analyze commodity market trends and evaluate new investment opportunities in energy markets and the commodity supply chain crucial to the energy transition.
Carlyle’s CEO, Harvey Schwartz, emphasized the importance of the global economy’s decarbonization as a significant investment opportunity. Schwartz stated, “Jeff is a leading expert on global markets and commodities, and his experience and insights will help us better address the unprecedented market dislocations arising from the global energy transition for the benefit of our investors.”
Marcel van Poecke, Chairman of Energy at Carlyle, and Pooja Goyal, Chief Investment Officer of Infrastructure and Head of Renewable and Sustainable Energy at Carlyle, expressed their excitement about Currie joining the team. They highlighted the necessity for a deep understanding of global commodity markets and energy dynamics in pursuing investment opportunities across the energy transition.
Jeff Currie himself commented on his new position, stating, “I am excited to join Carlyle, a firm with a leading global energy franchise that is uniquely positioned to build these new energy pathways and take advantage of this growing global opportunity across commodity markets.”
Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value for its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which it operates. With $426 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2023, Carlyle is a global investment firm with a presence in 28 offices across four continents.
The firm’s operations are conducted through three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. More information about Carlyle is available on their website.
