Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth01/01/1962
Age64 years

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJohn Cartwright Phelan
Other NameJohn C. Phelan
Known ForBeing the 79th United States Secretary of the Navy (March 2025–April 2026)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColourBrown, Green, Hazel
Hair ColourLight Ash Brown
Political PartyRepublican Party

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • London School of Economics, England
  • Southern Methodist University, Texas
  • Harvard Business School, Massachusetts
Qualifications
  • An economics and international relations curriculum from London School of Economics
  • A bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Southern Methodist University (1986)
  • A master of business administration from Harvard Business School (1990)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01/01/2002

Family

Wife/SpouseAmy Phelan (Engineering consultant, Artist)
ChildrenMakenzie Moon Phelan

Career

Assets/Properties
  • A home in Aspen, Colorado, valued at $38 million
  • A home in Palm Beach over $100 million
  • An apartment on Park Avenue in New York City
Net WorthOver $2.2 billion (as of 2026)

Social Media

Twitterhttps://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.
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