Carlyle Names Graham Robinson as Operating Executive for Global Industrial Team

Carlyle has appointed Graham Robinson as an Operating Executive to support its industrial investment activities. In this role, he will help drive operational transformation, digital enablement, and sustainable growth across Carlyle’s industrial portfolio.
Carlyle Names Graham Robinson as Operating Executive for Global Industrial Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced it is naming Graham Robinson as an Operating Executive. In this role, Mr. Robinson will support Carlyle’s industrial investment activities and help drive operational transformation, digital enablement, and sustainable growth within its existing portfolio.

Mr. Robinson brings nearly three decades of experience leading and transforming industrial and technology companies. Most recently, he led the Industrial Business at Stanley Black & Decker where he introduced an operating system that streamlined the portfolio, reduced complexity, and increased efficiency. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles at Honeywell, including President of Industrial Safety and Sensing & IoT, where he orchestrated a transformation of the business. He previously held senior leadership roles at Micron Technology and Samsung Electronics and served on the Board of Directors of Northrop Grumman.

"Partnering with a proven leader like Graham reflects Carlyle’s deep commitment to building long-term value through operational excellence and technology-driven enablement," said Wes Bieligk, Partner at Carlyle. “Graham’s extensive experience in automation, safety, sensing, and industrial software perfectly aligns with our focus on the digital transformation of the industrial sector.”

"I’m thrilled to partner with Carlyle to build, strengthen, and scale leading industrial businesses," said Mr. Robinson. "Carlyle’s sector expertise and global platform provide a powerful foundation for driving innovation, performance, and sustainable growth."

Mr. Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University, and an MBA in strategy and finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across its business and operates through three segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $474 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,400 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group and on X at @OneCarlyle.

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Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. With $441 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents.
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