| 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. |
