How much money has Carlyle raised?

The firm has raised about 1 billion euros for Carlyle Europe Partners VI, a fraction of its original goal. It’s continuing to seek money from investors. Chief Executive Officer Harvey Schwartz, who took charge last year, has made it clear that the firm is prepared to make changes where it hasn’t met investor expectations.

Is Carlyle ready to make changes if it doesn't meet investor expectations?

Chief Executive Officer Harvey Schwartz, who took charge last year, has made it clear that the firm is prepared to make changes where it hasn’t met investor expectations. He has been augmenting his C-suite team and shoring up support among Carlyle’s founders.

Who is Carlyle's new CEO?

De Benedetti, based in Milan, has been with Carlyle since 2005. He’ll become chair of Italy, where he’ll continue sourcing regional deals for the European team and working on the Italian portfolio. Paris-based Zafrani has been at the firm since 1999 and will become a senior adviser.