Carlyle confirms appointment of Indonesia head
The Carlyle Group has confirmed the appointment of Rajiv Louis as managing director with responsibility for investment activity in Indonesia. He previously spent nearly 10 years at UBS, most recently serving as managing director and country head in Indonesia as well as head of investment banking.
Louis' move was first reported last month, with suggestions that Carlyle would become the first global buyout firm to open an office in Indonesia. The firm completed its first investment in the country...
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