Arnold joins the Carlyle Group as an Operating Executive

Arnold joins the Carlyle Group as an Operating Executive

Susan E. Arnold has joined The Carlyle Group as an Operating Executive in the global consumer & retail group. She begins her duties in September. Arnold is the former President of Proctor & Gamble’s $50 billion global business unit.

As an Operating Executive, Ms. Arnold will provide strategic guidance to Carlyle professionals throughout the investment process, from sourcing to acquisition to exit and advise portfolio company executives on management, operational, branding and growth strategies. She joins a group of 24 senior business executives – with an average of 40 years of experience – who help Carlyle create value across a range of industries.

The Consumer & Retail group has led Carlyle’s acquisition of numerous companies, including: Dunkin’ Brands, philosophy, NBTY and CVC.

Ms. Arnold joined Proctor & Gamble in 1980 and retired in 2009. Prior to serving as President of Proctor & Gamble’s $50 billion Global Business Unit, Ms. Arnold held various positions within the firm, including Vice Chairman of Global Beauty Care and Health, and President of Global Personal Beauty and Global Feminine Care. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Disney and McDonalds.
 
Ms. Arnold earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

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