William Conway Jr

William Conway Jr (#1030)

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$ 4 B
Private equity
United States
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76 Years

About Me

William Conway Jr. is one of three billionaire founders of private equity firm Carlyle Group. Conway stepped down as co-CEO in 2018 and now serves as non-executive co-chairman with cofounder and billionaire David Rubenstein. The trio took Carlyle public on the Nasdaq exchange in 2012 and the firm is now approaching $453 billion in assets under management. They used their Beltway connections--George H.W. Bush was among their advisers--to invest in defense-oriented companies. Before founding Carlyle, he was the chief financial officer of telecom company MCI Communications. Conway contributed $10.5 million in 2020 to his son Bill Conway's failed campaign for Cook County State's Attorney in Illinois.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped William Conway Jr’s rise and global influence.

#1011 Billionaires (2026)
#334 Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking William Conway Jr’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.2B (May 4, 2026)