Global alternative asset manager The
Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) today named Adam Metz a Managing Director
and Head of International Real Estate, a new position. Adam brings 30
years of experience in real estate to Carlyle, including his most recent
position as a Senior Advisor to TPG’s real estate group. Mr. Metz joins
the firm in October and will be based in Washington, DC.
Carlyle Chairman Daniel A. D’Aniello said, “We are excited to welcome
Adam to the team. Real estate is one of the largest asset classes in the
world and Adam will lead our efforts to expand the depth and breadth of
Carlyle’s international footprint.”
Mr. Metz said, “This is a remarkable opportunity to further develop and
grow Carlyle’s international real estate platform. I look forward to
working with the teams to develop new products that capture market
opportunities and satisfy investor demand.”
Carlyle manages $12.3 billion in ten real estate funds and related
investment vehicles that invest in a range of real estate assets in
Asia, Europe and the United States.
Prior to his role at TPG, Mr. Metz held senior leadership positions at
several REITs, including General Growth Properties and at Polaris
Capital, LLC as a co-founding member.
Mr. Metz, 52, earned his Master’s in Management from Northwestern
University and his BA in history from Cornell University.
About The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager
with $180 billion of assets under management across 118 funds and 81
fund of funds vehicles as of June 30, 2013. Carlyle's purpose is to
invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom
are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments – Corporate
Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies and Global
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 more than 1,400 people in 34 offices across six
continents.
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