I don't think they're related. As I recall, that is the Chair of the Bd's company name, but I could be mistaken as to whether he is, or is not, related to the Carlyle Group.
Abdi Mahamedi - Chairman
Abdi Mahamedi is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlyle Development Group of Companies (CDG) which develops and manages residential and commercial properties in the United States on behalf of investors worldwide. Abdi Mahamedi is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania where he received both his B.S.E. & M.S.E. degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering. He was a founder and director of Emanuel Land Company, a subsidiary of Emanuel & Company, a Wall Street investment banking firm. His responsibilities with CDG include the evaluation and supervision of all investment activities and management personnel.