Carlyle Credit Solutions, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Carlyle Credit Solutions, Inc. filed an 8-K (Feb 23, 2026) reporting immediate leadership changes announced on February 18, 2026. Justin Plouffe resigned as a Class II director, President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately following his appointment as Chief Financial Officer of The Carlyle Group Inc. Alex Chi was appointed a Class II director and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Thomas Hennigan was appointed President while remaining the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer and a board member. Separately, Nelson Joseph resigned as Treasurer (but remains Principal Accounting Officer) and Frank Taylor was appointed Treasurer, all effective February 18, 2026.

Key Details

• Justin Plouffe resigned effective February 18, 2026 after becoming CFO of The Carlyle Group Inc. (effective Jan 1, 2026).
• Alex Chi, age 53, joined Carlyle in January 2026 and was named CEO and Class II director effective immediately; he previously spent over 30 years at Goldman Sachs (including roles in private credit and business development companies).
• Thomas Hennigan was named President on February 18, 2026 and continues as the Company’s CFO and CRO and as a board member.
• Nelson Joseph resigned as Treasurer (continues as Principal Accounting Officer) and Frank Taylor was appointed Treasurer, all effective February 18, 2026.

Why It Matters
The 8-K documents immediate changes to the company’s top leadership and financial officers, including a new CEO and a new Treasurer, while retaining continuity in the CFO and CRO roles through Thomas Hennigan. Investors typically monitor such changes because they affect who oversees strategy, operations and financial reporting for the company.