John Flannery
Managing Director
As head of the Portfolio Resources Group, John works to drive consistent equity value in the overall portfolio, working with CEOs and their teams to improve operating performance, strategy and governance.
John joined Charlesbank in an advisory role in 2019 after 31 years at GE, where he most recently served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He began his career at GE in 1987 and held various leadership roles in the United States, Latin America and Asia, including CEO of GE Equity (a $6B private equity fund), CEO of GE Capital Asia, CEO of GE India, head of GE’s M&A and strategy process and finally as CEO of the $18B GE Healthcare unit. Under his leadership, GE’s healthcare business established global technology leadership in core imaging, creating digital platforms and solutions and expanded its Life Sciences and cell therapy systems businesses. He also launched Sustainable Healthcare Solutions, bringing disruptive technologies to healthcare providers across emerging markets.
Education & Credentials
Fairfield University – BS in Finance
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania – MBA
Personal
John has lived around the world, but his parents and cousins all grew up in the Boston area – which explains his lifelong passion for the Red Sox (shared by his dog named after Mookie Betts). John is the proud father of three grown children and is using his empty nester time to further his interest in golf, hiking and extreme levels of foodie experimentation. John is an avid reader and enjoys sharing his book ideas with others – but is cognizant that most people actually care more about what his wife is reading lately.
