Global investment firm Carlyle has named Anuj Poddar as the Co-Head of Global Portfolio Solutions (GPS) for Asia, a newly created role focusing on India and Southeast Asia. Based in Mumbai, Poddar will work closely with Carlyle Asia’s investment teams, Vice Chair Janine Feng, and Global Head of GPS Richard Elder to drive performance and transformative change in the firm’s portfolio companies.
Anuj Poddar’s Experience
Anuj Poddar brings over 30 years of leadership and consulting expertise to Carlyle. Before joining the firm, he served as CEO of Bajaj Electricals, where he led significant advancements in the consumer appliances and lighting sector in India. Prior to that, Poddar was part of the senior leadership team at Viacom18 Media, helping the company expand into mass entertainment and international markets.
Poddar is also played a key role in developing strategy for MTV Networks Asia across Southeast Asia and China, while based in Singapore. Earlier in his career, Poddar worked with KPMG and Arthur Andersen, advising companies on consulting, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and other business services.
Comments on the Appointment
Greg Zeluck, Managing Director and Co-Head of Carlyle Asia, expressed enthusiasm about Poddar’s addition to the team. “We are excited to welcome Anuj to Carlyle. His appointment comes at a time when we are focusing on portfolio value creation and expanding our control buyout deals in Asia. Anuj’s deep knowledge, especially of the Indian market, will be invaluable as we aim to strengthen and grow our portfolio companies.”
Anuj Poddar also shared his thoughts on joining Carlyle: “I’m thrilled to be part of a world-leading investment firm like Carlyle. Value creation is becoming increasingly complex in Asia, and I look forward to leveraging Carlyle’s GPS capabilities to optimize performance in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.”
Know More About Carlyle
Carlyle is a global investment firm with deep expertise across various industries. The company operates through three major segments—Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. As of June 30, 2024, Carlyle manages $435 billion in assets and employs over 2,200 people across 29 offices worldwide.
