With three new board members, Cegeka adds strategic expertise and international leadership to its governance.

Cegeka today announces an important milestone in its strategic development: the expansion of its Board of Directors with three new members: Bart Van Den Meersche, Kurt Decat and Bart Troubleyn. Their combined expertise in digital transformation, financial management and international business operations will support Cegeka in the next phase of growth and globalization, while contributing to the continued professionalization of the organization.

The world we operate in is evolving at high speed. To strengthen our position and seize new opportunities, it is essential to bring additional strategic knowledge and international experience on board. Together with the other members of the Board, they will act as strategic advisors for management, safeguard the long-term vision and support the organization in making key strategic decisions.

“This expansion is an important first step in the further professionalization of our governance. The three new members bring a wealth of experience that will help prepare Cegeka for the next phase of growth and internationalization. Together, we are building a future in which Cegeka further strengthens its position as a global leader in digital solutions. That is what ‘shaping digital together’ stands for,” says André Knaepen, Chairman of the Board and founder of Cegeka.

Introducing the Three New Members of the Board of Directors 

Bart Van Den Meersche built an impressive 28-year career at IBM, where he advanced to a European executive role responsible for large-scale industry transformations and major deals. He later joined the executive team at Proximus, overseeing the business market, where he helped drive the company’s transformation from a traditional telecom operator into a provider of integrated ICT solutions. Bart brings unique expertise in digital transformation.

Kurt Decat is a former CFO at companies including Sibelco and Taminco, with broad international executive experience and a strong focus on financial management. He has played key roles in strategic transformations, including acquisitions, integrations and growth initiatives.

Bart Troubleyn serves as Head of Anchor Investments, the investment initiative of Gimv and WorxInvest focused on building long-term partnerships with ambitious growth companies. He brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across executive, operational, and advisory roles. Before joining Gimv, he was Group CEO of SEA-invest, and prior to that he played a key role in accelerating global expansion as Group COO of Manuchar. Earlier in his career, he led the ICT integrator Nextel. Bart brings deep expertise in international business operations, digital transformation, strategy, and long-term value creation.

With the strengthened Board of Directors, Cegeka is well positioned to continue achieving its growth objectives and to deliver the level of service our customers expect from us.

Jeffrey Ferguson to retire after over 25 years at the firm 

Washington, D.C. and New York, NY, December 5, 2025 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Jeffrey Ferguson, General Counsel at Carlyle since 1999, has decided to retire as General Counsel of the firm in 2026. Mr. Ferguson thereafter will become a Senior Advisor to Carlyle. In that role, he will help ensure a smooth transition to his successor and continue working on various ongoing matters. Carlyle is commencing a search to find Mr. Ferguson’s successor.

Carlyle Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, said, “Jeff has made important contributions to Carlyle’s legal framework over more than two decades. As we begin the search for our next general counsel, we thank him for his service to the firm and appreciate his support during the transition. We are proud of the strength of our executive bench and the depth of experience across our leadership team.”

Carlyle Co-Chairmen, Bill Conway and David Rubenstein, said, “Jeff’s tenure at Carlyle has been defined by professionalism, integrity, and a deep dedication to our global platform. His leadership has strengthened our legal, regulatory, and governance capabilities around the world. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in his retirement.”

Jeffrey Ferguson said, “It has been a privilege to serve Carlyle for the majority of my professional career. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside the firm’s Founders, Harvey Schwartz, and the many talented colleagues across our global platform. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the trust and collaboration over the years.”

About Carlyle 

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $474 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,400 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

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