The Carlyle Group Names Rory Macmillan Principal and Director of External Affairs for Europe, Middle East and Africa

London, UK – Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group today announced that Rory Macmillan will join the firm as Principal and Director of External Affairs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mr. Macmillan comes to Carlyle from Nike Corporation, where he was the Director of Government and Public Affairs for EMEA. He begins his duties in August and will be based in London, UK. David Marchick, Managing Director and Global Head of External Affairs, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rory to Carlyle. Rory’s extensive public affairs and communications background will be a great asset to our investment teams and portfolio companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.” Gregor Boehm, Managing Director and Co-head of Carlyle Europe Partners, said, “As private equity works to create value, effective communications and interaction with varied stakeholders is critical. Rory’s public affairs and communications background will be a great asset to Carlyle in the years to come.” Rory Macmillan said, “This is a remarkable time to join Carlyle and I am grateful for the opportunity. As the firm deepens it geographic and product reach throughout EMEA, I look forward to supporting the global business objectives of the firm and collaborating closely with the investment teams.” Prior to joining Nike, he held several senior positions in the international government relations and communications sectors, most notably with the L'Oréal Group, the European Toiletry & Cosmetic Industry Association and the International Food Industry Additives Association. Mr. Macmillan has been an active member in numerous prominent business organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, the WEF Global Affairs Council on Trade Policy, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, of which he is Vice-President, and the Brand Equity Alliance, which he founded. Mr. Macmillan is a graduate of University of Dublin, Trinity College where he earned his Masters Degree in Economics. * * * * * About The Carlyle Group The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager with $107.6 billion of assets under management committed to 84 funds as of March 31, 2011. Carlyle invests across four segments – corporate private equity, real assets, global market strategies and fund-of-fund solutions – in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America focusing on aerospace & defense, consumer & retail, energy & power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,000 people in 20 countries. Web: www.carlyle.com  Video: www.youtube.com/OneCarlyle