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McKinsey conversations with global leaders: David Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group

A founding managing director of The Carlyle Group reflects on the future of the private-equity industry, China’s role in a rebalancing global economy, and the leadership gap between the public and private sectors.

MAY 2010

David Rubenstein, a founding managing director of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s premiere private-equity firms, has built a career on assessing companies across industries and around the globe. In this video, the latest in our interview series McKinsey conversations with global leaders, Rubenstein shares his insights on how to manage a diverse and decentralized organization, how to identify the markets of greatest potential in a changing world economy, and how to attract leaders who are both intelligent and “have their ego in check.” He also discusses the new ecosystem he sees developing for the private-equity industry as pressures build for some of its largest players go public. Richard Elder, a director in McKinsey’s Washington, DC, office, conducted the interview.

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McKinsey conversations with global leaders: David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein reflects on the future of private equity, China’s growth, and the leadership gap.

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8 JUNE 2010

Uday Kumar
Principal
MetaShore LLC
VA, USA
...I was specially struck by his conviction and passion on the role of PE in the marketplace and his role at the firm in particular.
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Uday Kumar
Principal
MetaShore LLC
VA, USA
Mr. Rubenstein’s comments on emerging markets were refreshing and his remark on the concept being somewhat “dated” was very much on point. I was specially struck by his conviction and passion on the role of PE in the marketplace and his role at the firm in particular.

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3 JUNE 2010

Akhilesh Pandey
Senior Manager
Global eProcure
Clark, NJ USA
...if these emerging markets—particularly Brazil and India—do not solve their urbanization challenges, the influx of funds and/or expertise through PE is not going to be that effective....
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Akhilesh Pandey
Senior Manager
Global eProcure
Clark, NJ USA
It was interesting to know Mr Rubenstein’s perspective on emerging markets (which might not be emerging any more but leading). I still believe that if these emerging markets—particularly Brazil and India—do not solve their urbanization challenges, the influx of funds and/or expertise through PE is not going to be that effective. Governments have to take a bigger role in ensuring sustainable growth of urban centers of population.

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1 JUNE 2010

Devendra Arolkar
Joint General Manager
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Mumbai, India
While most of the observations made by Mr. Rubenstein are along expected lines, what is surprising is his perception of political risk in the US.
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Devendra Arolkar
Joint General Manager
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Mumbai, India
While most of the observations made by Mr. Rubenstein are along expected lines, what is surprising is his perception of political risk in the US.

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