Ex-State Treasurer Cowell Named CEO of Girls Who Invest

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North Carolina’s former state treasurer was named chief executive officer of Girls Who Invest, the nonprofit that’s sent recruits to Blackstone Group LP, Carlyle Group LP and other big investment firms.

Janet Cowell is replacing Kathleen Powers Dunlap, who is retiring, founder Seema Hingorani said in an interview. Cowell, a former Raleigh city council member and state lawmaker, became the first woman elected as North Carolina’s treasurer in 2008. She served two terms and left office last year.