John Benevides

As President and CEO of Briar Hall, John provides vision, strategic and operational leadership for the firm. He directs all asset management (public and private), financial management, tax strategy and planning, as well as all fiduciary and client services. John also develops and oversees the execution of all financial, tax, and legal strategies at Briar Hall.

John’s background includes more than 25 years of private wealth management and financial services experience. He served as President for Private Wealth Management, East U.S., at U.S. Bank; and as CEO of BMO Family Office, where he directed the activities of CTC myCFO®, BMO Delaware Trust Company and led the ultra-high-net-worth activities of BMO Harris Private Bank. Prior to that, he was co-owner and president of Family Office Exchange (FOX), a private network for ultra-high-net-worth families and family offices. John previously served as a partner and managing director of Financial Services for the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), now Gartner.