Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about John Cartwright Phelan
22/04/2026
John C. Phelan left his role as the 79th United States Secretary of the Navy on 22 April 2026 after an abrupt Pentagon shakeup. The departure was effective immediately, and Under Secretary Hung Cao was named acting secretary.
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Bio/Wiki
| John Cartwright Phelan is an American businessman and political donor. |
Personal Life
| Residence | Palm Beach, Florida; Aspen, Colorado |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Amy Phelan |
Family
| Children | One daughter |
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Career
| Early Career | Financial analyst, Goldman Sachs & Co., Investment Banking Division |
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| MSD Capital | Co-founding partner and chief investment officer, 1998-2022 |
| Rugger Management LLC | Founder and chairman, 2022-present |
| Secretary of the Navy | 79th Secretary, 25/03/2025 to 22/04/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hosted private fundraising dinner for Donald Trump at Aspen home in August 2024 | |
| 2. Art collector | |
| 3. Generated over $20 billion in profits at MSD Capital |
