The Carlyle Group Names Barrett Karr to Lead Government Affairs in U.S.
February 12 2013 - 7:43AM
Business Wire
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG)
today announced that Barrett Karr will join the firm as a Principal
in the Global External Affairs Group where she will lead the firm’s
U.S. government affairs. In this position Ms. Karr will provide
insights, analysis and strategy to the firm, its funds and
portfolio companies. Ms. Karr comes to Carlyle from the U.S. House
Committee on Education and the Workforce, where she serves as
Majority Staff Director. She begins her duties in March and will be
based in Washington, DC. Ms. Karr succeeds Bryan Corbett, who has
taken a new position in Carlyle's Executive Group.
David Marchick, Managing Director and Global Head of External
Affairs, said, “Barrett is a fantastic addition to the team. Her
White House and Hill experience coupled with her track record of
innovation and accomplishment will serve our investors well.”
Ms. Karr said, “I am very pleased to join Carlyle. For eighteen
years, I have been incredibly privileged to work with the best
people in government. This transition is an opportunity to continue
that streak in the private sector at a firm with an absolutely
sterling reputation. Carlyle is the ‘best of the best,’ and I’m
honored to become a member of the team.”
David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer,
said, “As the private industry grows and matures, thoughtful and
timely dialogue with policymakers at all levels of government is
increasingly important. We are fortunate to have someone of
Barrett’s caliber join our firm.”
As Majority Staff Director of the U.S. House Committee on
Education and the Workforce, Ms. Karr oversees a team of 50 people,
designs the committee agenda and schedule, and coordinates
legislative operations with House, Senate and Administration
counterparts. Prior to becoming Staff Director in 2009, Ms. Karr
was Deputy Assistant for Legislative Affairs to President George W.
Bush. From 1995-2005, Ms. Karr served in the Office of
Congresswoman Kay Granger, the latter four years as Chief of
Staff.
Ms. Karr is a graduate of Texas Christian University and earned
her MA in Legislative Affairs from George Washington
University.
About The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset
manager with $157 billion of assets under management across 101
funds and 64 fund of fund vehicles as of September 30, 2012.
Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of
our investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests
across four segments – Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets,
Global Market Strategies and Fund of Funds Solutions – in Africa,
Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South
America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including:
aerospace, defense & government services, consumer &
retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial,
technology & business services, telecommunications & media
and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs 1,300 people in 32
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