Carlyle, a private equity giant with $426 billion in assets under management, has strategically onboarded Jeff Currie, the former head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs. Known for his accurate predictions, including foreseeing the commodity price boom in the 2000s, Currie will spearhead energy transition analysis as Carlyle’s Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways. In this role, he will lead the evaluation of commodity market trends and assess new investment opportunities across energy markets and the commodity supply chain.
Reporting directly to Marcel van Poecke, chairman of energy at Carlyle, Currie’s expertise is expected to navigate the complexities of global markets and commodities. His insights will play a crucial role in addressing the unprecedented market dislocations arising from the ongoing global energy transition, benefitting Carlyle’s investors. The appointment comes as Carlyle aims to strengthen its position in both traditional oil and gas business and low-carbon renewables, aligning with evolving market dynamics.