Carlyle Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, 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, said, “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.”  

Jeffrey Ferguson said, “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.”