Jeffrey W. Ferguson left the role of General Counsel at The Carlyle Group on June 1, 2026, according to an SEC filing.
| Name | Jeffrey W. Ferguson |
|---|---|
| Role | General Counsel |
| Company | The Carlyle Group |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Move | Departure |
| Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Source | an SEC filing |
Carlyle disclosed that General Counsel Jeffrey W. Ferguson, who had announced his retirement plans in December 2025, will hand the role to Kate Heinzelman on June 29, 2026. At that point he becomes a Senior Advisor to the firm. (Source: an SEC filing.)
More legal leadership moves at The Carlyle Group
- Kate Heinzelman Named General Counsel of The Carlyle Group (June 1, 2026)
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Source: an SEC filing. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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