Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Latest News about John Phelan
23/04/2026
The Pentagon announced that John Phelan was leaving his post as Secretary of the Navy effective immediately after months of reported friction with senior defense leaders. Coverage from several outlets said the departure followed disputes over Navy shipbuilding and broader Pentagon leadership tensions. Acting Secretary Hung Cao was set to take over the role.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Cartwright Phelan |
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| Other Name | John C. Phelan |
| Known For | Being the 79th United States Secretary of the Navy (March 2025–April 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Brown, Green, Hazel |
| Hair Colour | Light Ash Brown |
| Political Party | Republican Party |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/2002 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Amy Phelan (Engineering consultant, Artist) |
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| Children | Makenzie Moon Phelan |
Career
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| Net Worth | Over $2.2 billion (as of 2026) |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/SecNavPhelan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. John Phelan is a renowned American businessman and political donor. | |
| 2. In 1986, Phelan completed his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science, with distinction from Southern Methodist University, Dallas. | |
| 3. He started his professional career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. | |
| 4. He served as chief executive officer (CEO) and chief investment officer (CFO) at MSD Capital, managing the capital of Michael Dell. | |
| 5. In 2022, Phelan resigned from MSD and founded another private investment company, Rugger Management LLC. | |
| 6. Phelan is on the Board of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Aspen Art Museum (chairman). | |
| 7. He served on the Board of Dean’s Advisors for Harvard Business School. | |
| 8. He served as chief executive officer (CEO) and chief investment officer at MSD Capital, managing the capital of Michael Dell. | |
| 9. Phelan had no prior experience in shipbuilding before taking on the Navy role. | |
| 10. John Cartwright Phelan was born in Dallas, Texas, U.S., in 1964. |