About
John Brennan is Principal at Sirios Capital Management, based in Boston, MA, where he plays a lead role in managing investment strategies focused on mid- and large-cap equities within both long-short and long-only structures. At Sirios, he specializes in research and portfolio management across sectors including technology, healthcare, financials, and industrials, reflecting the firm's top holdings in companies like GE Vernova, Taiwan Semiconductor, Alcon, and Wells Fargo. Brennan's work emphasizes disciplined equity analysis and sector-driven opportunity identification, contributing to the firm's positive long-term track record in volatile and complex markets.
He brings a diverse investment background, having previously served as an Equity Research Associate at Fidelity Investments where he covered various public equity sectors, and completed a summer internship in real estate investments at MetLife. This broad experience underpins his expertise in fundamental asset analysis, market cycle navigation, and multi-asset investment approaches.
Brennan holds a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and graduated with distinction in Materials Engineering from Purdue University. His blend of technical and financial training supports his focus on rigorous quantitative analysis, and he is recognized for his contributions to effective sector selection and performance optimization in equity hedge fund management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirios Capital Management | Principal | Jan 2025 to Present | Sector Head - Industrials |
| Fidelity Investments | Equity Research Associate | Mar 2013 to Mar 2014 | — |
| MetLife | Summer Intern - Real Estate Investments | Jun 2016 to Aug 2016 | — |
| Fidelity Investments | Business Associate | Aug 2011 to Mar 2013 | — |
| Precision Castparts | Manufacturing Engineer Intern | May 2010 to Aug 2010 | — |
| Sirios Capital Management | Director | Jun 2023 to Jan 2025 | Sector Head - Industrials |
| Sirios Capital Management | Analyst | Aug 2017 to Jun 2023 | — |
| Sirios Capital Management | Associate Analyst | Apr 2014 to Jul 2015 | — |
| Sirios Capital Management | Trading Intern | May 2009 to Jun 2009 | — |
| Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals | Organic Chemist Intern | May 2008 to Aug 2008 | — |
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2015 — 2017
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Distinction, Materials Engineering
2007 — 2011
Skills & Expertise
Others at Sirios Capital Management L P (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
K Kristin Foley | Head of Trading | Boston, MA , United States |
T Todd Kiernan | Trader | MA , United States |
| Co-Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager and Principal | Boston, MA , United States | |
R Rishi Kothari | Principal | Newton Centre, MA , United States |
| Principal | Boston, MA , United States |
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