Ruulke is an active leader and a member of Carlyle’s DEI Council, founded in 2013 as one of the first DEI initiatives of its kind within the investment management industry. She is an advocate for diversity and passionate about increasing the representation and leadership of women in private equity. Under her management, 45% of entry and mid-level employees are women, and 27% of senior leaders are too, which is an 8% increase since 2021. Since 2018, Ruulke has played an active leadership role as the Inaugural Chair of the Dutch committee of Level 20, the not-for-profit body established to inspire women to join and advance in the private equity industry. In addition, she focuses on attracting and retaining women into the private equity industry across the Netherlands, supporting women to reach the most senior levels, and organizing and running networking events and initiatives to connect women across the industry.
