John Phelan — 79th Secretary of the Navy

**John Phelan** is the 79th Secretary of the Navy (confirmed January 2025). Born circa 1967. Southern Methodist University (BBA), Harvard Business School (MBA). Co-founded MSD Capital in 1998 — Michael Dell's private investment firm, which has generated $20B+ in profits managing Dell's personal wealth across public equities, private equity, real estate, and credit. Also co-founded MSD Partners (the institutional arm). No military service.