Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas |
Latest News about John Cartwright Phelan
22/04/2026
John C. Phelan departed his role as Secretary of the Navy effective immediately, according to a Pentagon announcement reported on 22 April 2026. The report said Under Secretary Hung Cao stepped in as acting secretary after his departure.
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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 |