John McLean

Managing Director

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