Kewsong Lee just took full control of Carlyle. 20 insiders reveal how he's already put his mark on the $221 billion private-equity giant — and what it means for the future of the firm.

Kewsong Lee became sole CEO of The Carlyle Group last week after two-and-a-half years running the private-equity firm with Glenn Youngkin.

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Kewsong Lee just took full control of Carlyle. 20 insiders reveal how he's already put his mark on the $221 billion private-equity giant — and what it means for the future of the firm. Casey Sullivan,Meghan Morris | Kewsong Lee became sole CEO of The Carlyle Group last week after two-and-a-half years running the private-equity firm with Glenn Youngkin. Read More »

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