John Griffin

John Griffin is a Managing Director at The Sterling Group, a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas, specializing in industrial investments. He joined The Sterling Group in 2018 after serving as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on strategy and operational initiatives for industrial and energy businesses. His career at Sterling has seen him progress through various roles, including Principal and Director, before his recent promotion to Managing Director in February 2024.124

Education

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2014-2016).
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Systems Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Virginia (2006-2010).13

Professional Background

• The Sterling Group:
  • Managing Director (2024 - Present)
  • Director (2022 - 2024)
  • Principal (2020 - 2022)
• McKinsey & Company:
  • Engagement Manager (2016 - 2018)
  • Business Analyst (2010 - 2012)
• Madison Dearborn Partners: Associate (2012 - 2014)
• SCF Partners: Summer Associate (2015)
• ExxonMobil: Gas & Power Marketing Analyst (2009) .14

Griffin's expertise lies in strategy and corporate finance, particularly within the energy and industrial sectors, making him a key player in driving The Sterling Group's investment strategies and operational improvements.