Megan, the Global Head of Impact at Carlyle, is a trailblazer driving change within the private equity industry and Carlyle’s portfolio. Megan has pioneered innovative diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, catalyzing transformative impacts. Under Megan’s leadership, Carlyle has embarked on DEI endeavors, including the ESG Data Convergence Initiative – a groundbreaking partnership uniting 300+ general and limited partners to standardize ESG reporting metrics, including diversity and women on boards. Megan’s support of diversity’s positive correlation with profitability was instrumental in establishing Carlyle’s $8B ESG-linked credit facilities, focusing exclusively on Board diversity. Moreover, as a mentor and advocate, Megan actively contributes to Carlyle’s Global Mentorship Program and Women’s Employee Resource Group, fostering inclusion within the firm and the community. Megan’s contributions have garnered widespread recognition and media coverage, from private markets forums to Bloomberg and PEI Responsible Investment Forum, where she delivers keynote speeches on pioneering ESG initiatives.
