John McLean is a managing director in BRG’s Healthcare practice. He has over twenty-five years of experience working with health system boards, executives, and clinicians to identify emerging market needs and translate strategy into clear, executable goals aligned with organizational vision.
Mr. McLean is a leading industry expert on provider transformation, financial turnaround, operational improvement, and workforce-related strategies and implementation. He is also a leading voice in the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in future-state labor models.
Mr. McLean leverages business intelligence to define the financial imperatives and quality outcomes required to achieve strategic goals while building high-performing, accountable, and inclusive teams. He is an expert at the intersection of strategy and operational execution, helping organizations turn their vision into reality.
Mr. McLean holds a master’s degree in health systems from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Employment History
Ovation Healthcare
Chief Growth Officer, 2025-2026
Guidehouse
Partner, 2021-2024
Alvarez & Marsal
Managing Director, 2020-2021
Premier
Group Vice President, 2018-2020
Vice President, Enterprise Solutions Architect, 2014-2018
Southwind (a Division of Advisory Board)
Vice President – Delivery and Engagement, 2012-2014
Premier
Principal Transformation Delivery Lead, 2001-2012
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
MSc, Health Systems
North Carolina State University
Industrial Engineering
