Carlyle, a global investment firm, has appointed David McCann as the firm’s interim global head of investor relations.

David joins the position with over three decades of investment management experience. He previously joined the firm in 2014, and before his time with Carlyle served as the head of asset management distribution with Credit Suisse Securities (Canada).

“David is one of the most seasoned and well-respected investor relations professionals in our industry and has done an exceptional job operating through multiple fundraising cycles and cultivating deep relationships with some of our largest limited partners,” said Carlyle co-founder and interim CEO Bill Conway. “I would like to thank Nathan Urquhart for his exceptional contributions and dedication to the firm. We are proud of our strong global investor relations team and are confident that under David’s interim leadership the team and platform will continue to adapt and thrive as we seek to further strengthen our LP relationships and raise capital more effectively and efficiently.”