Glenn Youngkin

Glenn Youngkin

Glenn Youngkin serves as the 74th Governor of Virginia, a position he has held since January 2022. He is a Republican politician and former business executive who previously worked as co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Before his gubernatorial tenure, Youngkin was known for his business acumen and conservative political positions.

About

Glenn Allen Youngkin was born on December 27, 1966, in Richmond, Virginia. He earned his bachelor's degree in commerce from Washington and Lee University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Youngkin built a distinguished career in private equity, serving as co-CEO of The Carlyle Group for several years, where he managed significant investment portfolios and business operations.
In 2021, he successfully campaigned for Governor of Virginia on a Republican platform, winning the general election. Since taking office in January 2022, Youngkin has focused on education policy, parental rights, economic development, and conservative governance initiatives. He has become a prominent figure in Republican politics and a vocal supporter of his party's agenda.