Carlyle recruits Apollo executive to expand direct lending origination
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · first reported by Private Equity Wire
Carlyle has hired Alexander Simoes as a managing director on its direct lending origination team, according to Bloomberg as relayed by Private Equity Wire. Simoes comes from Apollo Global Management, which he joined in 2025 and where he sourced credit and structured equity opportunities involving private equity-backed companies. Earlier roles were at Oaktree Capital Management and Goldman Sachs.
The move follows other senior hires in Carlyle's direct lending platform. Goldman Sachs executive Alex Chi was recruited to lead the business, with Michael Meagher and JP Seminario brought in to support origination.
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